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2015–16STATE

BUDGET

2015–16 Budget Paper 4

Agency Statements Volume 2

Published 18 June 2015ISSN 1440-8589

AcknowledgementsThis publication is printed on FSC certified paper.Content from this publication may be reproduced with appropriate acknowledgement, as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968.© Government of South Australia 2015

2015–16BUDGETPAPERS

Budget Paper 1 | Budget Overview

Budget Paper 2 | Budget Speech

Budget Paper 3 | Budget Statement

Budget Paper 4 | Agency Statements — Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4

Budget Paper 5 | Budget Measures Statement

Budget Paper 4

2015–16 Agency Statements

Volume 2

Presented by The Honourable Tom Koutsantonis MP

Treasurer of South Australia on the Occasion of the Budget

for 2015–16

General enquiries regarding budget papers should be directed to:

The Under Treasurer Department of Treasury and Finance State Administration Centre 200 Victoria Square Adelaide SA 5000

Copies may be obtained from:

SERVICE SA Government Legislation Outlet Ground Floor EDS Centre 108 North Terrace Adelaide SA 5000

Website: www.treasury.sa.gov.au www.statebudget.sa.gov.au

Agency statements by volume

Volume 1

Attorney-General Auditor-General Communities and Social Inclusion Correctional Services Courts Defence

Volume 2

Education and Child Development Electoral Commission Emergency Services — CFS Emergency Services — MFS Emergency Services — SAFECOM Emergency Services — SES Environment Protection Authority Environment, Water and Natural Resources

Volume 3

Health and Ageing Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Police Premier and Cabinet

Volume 4

Primary Industries and Regions State Development Tourism Treasury and Finance Zero Waste

Volume 2 contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Education and Child Development .................................................................................................... 9 Electoral Commission ...................................................................................................................... 45 Emergency Services — CFS .......................................................................................................... 63 Emergency Services — MFS .......................................................................................................... 79 Emergency Services — SAFECOM .............................................................................................. 101 Emergency Services — SES ........................................................................................................ 121 Environment Protection Authority .................................................................................................. 135 Environment, Water and Natural Resources ................................................................................ 151 Accounting Standards ................................................................................................................... 193

2015–16 Agency Statements — Volume 2 1

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Introduction

The 2015−16 Agency Statements outline financial and non-financial information about the services each agency provides to, and on behalf of, the South Australian community.

To assist readers who may not be familiar with official agency names, the agency statements are presented in alphabetical order as indicated in the list below.

Alphabetical list order Agency name Abbreviation

Attorney-General Attorney-General’s Department AGD

Auditor-General Auditor-General’s Department

Communities and Social Inclusion Department for Communities and Social Inclusion DCSI

Correctional Services Department for Correctional Services DCS

Courts Courts Administration Authority CAA

Defence SA Defence SA

Education and Child Development Department for Education and Child Development DECD

Electoral Commission Electoral Commission of South Australia ECSA

Emergency Services ― CFS South Australian Country Fire Service CFS

Emergency Services ― MFS South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service MFS

Emergency Services ― SAFECOM South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission SAFECOM

Emergency Services ― SES South Australian State Emergency Service SES

Environment Protection Authority Environment Protection Authority EPA

Environment, Water and Natural Resources

Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources DEWNR

Health and Ageing Department for Health and Ageing DHA

Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure DPTI

Police South Australia Police SAPOL

Premier and Cabinet Department of the Premier and Cabinet DPC

Primary Industries and Regions Department of Primary Industries and Regions PIRSA

State Development Department for State Development DSD

Tourism South Australian Tourism Commission SATC

Treasury and Finance Department of Treasury and Finance DTF

Zero Waste Zero Waste SA ZWSA


Definitions

Agency An agency is an administrative unit created under the Public Sector Act 2009 or a statutory authority that is accountable for the delivery of programs on behalf of the government.

Programs and sub-programs A program is a group of related activities that contribute to achieving one of an agency’s and, in turn, the government’s objectives. Many programs are further divided into sub-programs with more specific objectives.

Overview

The agency statements outline projected agency activity and performance for 2014–15. Each agency statement conforms to the following standard presentation structure:

• Objective — outlines the agency’s objectives

• Ministerial responsibilities — identifies the minister responsible for each program/sub-program and identifies any items administered by the agency on behalf of the minister(s)

• Ministerial office resources — details the resources provided to ministerial office(s)

• Workforce summary — summarises the agency’s workforce

• Program net cost of services summary — summarises the net cost of agency programs

• Investing expenditure summary — summarises investing expenditure for the agency

• Program/sub-program information — for each agency program/sub-program, provides a description/objective, program summary (expenses, income and full-time equivalents), financial commentary, highlights and targets, performance and activity indicators

• Financial statements — budgeted financial statements for controlled and administered items

• Summary of major variations — commentary on variances and trends in the financial statements.

Presentation of changes in program structures

Where a program or function is transferred between agencies, program information for previous years is reflected in the current program structure of the receiving agency.

In contrast, the agency financial statements line net cost of providing services in the statement of comprehensive income is based on the actual program structure for the agency as it operated or is expected to operate in each year. This distinction in treatment is drawn so that financial statements accurately reflect events while, at the same time, program information is comparable and not duplicated.

Reconciliation of the financial statements to the current program structure is contained in the program net cost of services summary located at the beginning of each relevant agency section.

Introduction


Financial statements

The estimated financial statements included in the 2015−16 Agency Statements are special purpose financial statements and include, for each agency, a statement of comprehensive income, a statement of financial position and a statement of cash flows.

The format of these estimated financial statements is consistent with the model financial statements (prepared by the Department of Treasury and Finance for statutory reporting requirements) and is consistent with the requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows.

Estimates in these financial statements have been prepared:

• on a basis that is consistent with Australian Accounting Standards (Australian Accounting Standards and/or interpretations that have been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been adopted early)

• on an accrual basis, except for the statement of cash flows which has been derived from the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position to reflect cash payments and receipts

• using historical cost convention, except for certain assets and liabilities that are valued in accordance with the valuation policy applicable.

Consistent with Australian Accounting Standards, estimated transactions and balances that are controlled are budgeted for, and reported on, separately to estimated transactions and balances which are administered but not controlled by the agency.

Introduction


Ministerial responsibilities

The ministerial responsibilities table provides a comprehensive list of the agencies and programs which fall under the responsibility of each minister, and is presented in Ministerial Order of Precedence.

Minister Agency Programs The Hon J Weatherill Premier

Department of the Premier and Cabinet 1. Premier and Cabinet Policy and Support

2. Strategic Engagement and Communications

3. Agent-General 4. State Coordinator-General 5. Support Services and Community

Programs Department of State Development 1. Office of Economic Development Board

The Hon J Rau Deputy Premier Attorney-General Minister for Justice Reform Minister for Planning Minister for Housing and Urban Development Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Child Protection Reform

Department of the Premier and Cabinet 6. Government Publishing Attorney-General’s Department 1. Legal and Justice Services

2. Legislation and Policy Services 3. Registration Services 4. Advocacy and Guardianship Services 5. Equal Opportunity 6. Police Ombudsman 7. Ombudsman 8. Industrial Relations 9. Fines Enforcement and Recovery 10. State Records

Courts Administration Authority 1. Court and Tribunal Case Resolution Services

2. Alternative Dispute Resolution Services Electoral Commission of South Australia 1. Electoral Services Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

1. Land Use Planning

The Hon G Gago Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister for Science and Information Economy Minister for the Status of Women Minister for Business Services and Consumers

Department of State Development 2. Employment and Skills Formation 3. Science, Technology and Information

Economy Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

1. Status of Women

Attorney-General’s Department 11. Consumer and Business Services Department of Treasury and Finance 1. Gambling Policy

The Hon JJ Snelling Minister for Health Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister for the Arts Minister for Health Industries

Department for Health and Ageing 1. Policy, Clinical Services, System Transformation and Administration

2. Health Services Department of State Development 4. Arts

5. Health Industries

The Hon T Koutsantonis Treasurer Minister for Finance Minister for State Development Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Minister for Small Business

Department of Treasury and Finance 2. Accountability for Public Sector Resources

3. Treasury Services 4. Financial Services Provision

Department of State Development 6. Mineral Resources and Energy 7. Opportunities for Small Business

Introduction


Minister Agency Programs The Hon IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Climate Change

Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources

1. Sustainability 2. Water 3. Parks and Public Assets

Environment Protection Authority 1. Environment and Radiation Protection Zero Waste SA 1. Waste Reduction and Resource

Recovery Department of State Development 8. Water Industry Technical and Safety

Regulation The Hon A Piccolo Minister for Disabilities Minister for Police Minister for Correctional Services Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Road Safety

Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

2. Disability SA 3. Disability Services

South Australia Police 1. Public Safety 2. Crime and Criminal Justice Services 3. Road Safety

South Australian Country Fire Service 1. Country Fire Service South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

1. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission

1. Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support

South Australian State Emergency Services

1. State Emergency Services

Department for Correctional Services 1. Rehabilitation and Reparation 2. Custodial Services 3. Community Based Services

Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

2. Road Safety

The Hon LWK Bignell Minister for Agrigulcture, Food and fisheries Minister for Forests Minister for Tourism Minister for Recreation and Sport Minister for Racing

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

1. Agriculture, Food and Fisheries 2. Forestry Policy

South Australian Tourism Commission 1. Tourism Development 2. Tourism Events 3. Tourism Marketing


3. Recreation, Sport and Racing

The Hon MLJ Hamilton-Smith Minister for Investment and Trade Minister for Defence Industries Minister for Veterans' Affairs

Department of State Development 9. Globally Integrating the SA Economy Defence SA 1. Defence Industry Development

2. Techport Australia Department of Treasury and Finance 5. Veterans' Affairs

The Hon GG Brock Minister for Regional Development Minister for Local Government

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

3. Regional Development


4. Office of Local Government

The Hon ZL Bettison Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion Minister for Social Housing Minister for Multicultural Affairs Minister for Ageing Minister for Youth Minister for Volunteers

Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

4. Domiciliary and Community Care Services

5. Social Housing 6. Communities and Partners

The Hon SE Close Minister for the Public Sector Minister for Education and Child Development

Department for Education and Child Development

1. Early Childhood Development 2. School Education 3. Care and Protection

Department of the Premier and Cabinet 7. Information and Communication Technology Services

8. Government Services 9. Public Sector Performance

Introduction


Minister Agency Programs The Hon SC Mullighan Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning Minister Assisting the Minister for Housing and Urban Development


5. Roads and Marine 6. Public Transport 7. Infrastructure Planning and

Management

The Hon KJ Maher Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation Minister for Automotive Transformation Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation

Department of State Development 10. Industry and Innovation 11. Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation

Introduction


Agency: Department for Education and Child Development

Minister for Education and Child Development


Education and Child Development


Contents

Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 12 Ministerial office resources .............................................................................................................. 13 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 13 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 13 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 14 Program 1: Early Childhood Development .................................................................................. 16 Program 2: School Education ...................................................................................................... 21 Program 3: Care and Protection .................................................................................................. 28 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 31 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 38 Additional information for administered items ................................................................................. 41



Objective

The department for Education and Child Development (DECD) brings together the key government functions that deliver and regulate services for children and their families including health, family services, child protection, care and education. Collectively, DECD aims to improve children and young people’s education, safety and development from birth through their transition to adulthood.

The Department’s key objective is to deliver a high performing education and child development system that improves the educational attainment and wellbeing of South Australia’s children and young people. The focus is on giving every single child and young person the best possible education and support within a safe environment, so they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.

DECD works to improve outcomes for all children and young people by harnessing collaborative relationships with families, communities, government and non-government agencies responsible for children, young people and families.


Minister Programs Sub-programs

The Hon. SE Close Minister for Education and Child Development

1. Early Childhood Development Nil

2. School Education Nil

3. Care and Protection Nil

Administered items

In addition to the above responsibilities, the agency administers the following items on behalf of the minister:

• state government contribution to the operation of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board of South Australia

• payments to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for student travel in metropolitan areas

• state government and Commonwealth Government contributions for the operation of the Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of South Australia

• state government contribution to the operation of non-government schools, organisations and services to students with disabilities

• Commonwealth Government contributions to the operation of non-government schools, organisations and services to students with disabilities.

Statutes

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.



Ministerial office resources

2015–16 Budget

Cost of provision

Minister $000 FTE

The Hon. SE Close .............................................................................. 1 706 11.0

Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated

Result(a) 2013–14 Actual(b)

Department for Education and Child Development.............................. 23 231.1 23 555.2 23 136.4

Administered items for the Department for Education and Child Development .............................................................................. 12.1 12.1 14.0

SACE Board of South Australia ........................................................... 107.4 108.0 104.0

Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board .................................................................................. 18.5 40.0 39.0

Total 23 369.1 23 715.3 23 293.4

(a) The 2015–16 Budget and 2014–15 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.

(b) Data published by the Office for the Public Sector (Department of the Premier and Cabinet). The 2013–14 Actual FTEs for administered items for DECD is based on the information contained in the Report of the Auditor-General, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2014.

Program net cost of services summary

Net cost of services

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15 Budget

2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Early Childhood Development................................ 150 155 161 817 157 830 157 611

2. School Education ................................................... 2 137 953 2 112 694 2 090 578 2 341 463

3. Care and Protection ............................................... 357 308 344 127 340 633 325 674

Total 2 645 416 2 618 638 2 589 041 2 824 748



Investing expenditure summary

The 2015–16 investment program is $56.2 million.

The program continues the investment in government preschools and schools to support families and children in the South Australian community.

As part of the 2015–16 Budget, the government has invested an additional $50 million to improve facilities for disadvantaged schools as well as improving early years facilities.

The department has allocated approximately $25 million to improve facilities at the following schools:

• Fremont-Elizabeth City High School

• Swallowcliffe School P-7

• Christie Downs Primary School

• Christies Beach High School and South Vocational College — Disability Unit

• Le Fevre High School

The works will include refurbishment of specialist and general learning areas and upgrade of information technology infrastructure.

The remaining $25 million will be used to further contribute to the government’s election commitment to expand the network of children’s centres to 47 (currently there are 42), as well as general improvements at a number of early years facilities. The additional children’s centres will be located at Renown Park, Pennington, Mount Barker, Roxby Downs and Seaton, and the centre at Keithcot Farm will be upgraded.

Funding has also been allocated for a feasibility study on secondary schools in Whyalla at an estimated cost of up to $350 000 in 2015–16.

Estimated

completion

Total project

cost 2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


Investments Quarter $000 $000 $000 $000

New projects Schools and Early Years Facilities ...... Jun 2018 50 000 16 000 — — Total new projects 50 000 16 000 — — Existing projects Aboriginal Children and Family Centres ................................................. Jun 2015 15 614 — 1 903 1 530 Children’s Centres ................................ Jun 2015 43 974 — 1 243 600 Cleve Area School ................................ Jun 2015 4 300 — 2 540 3 158 Eastern Fleurieu R–12 School .............. Jun 2015 9 850 — 6 614 6 250 Education Works — Stage 2................. Mar 2015 85 024 — 7 124 5 495 Evanston Gardens Primary School ....... Jun 2017 6 000 4 000 1 385 2 000 Glenunga International High School ..... Sep 2014 14 119 — 669 1 287 High School Expansions ....................... Jun 2015 62 581 — 18 048 12 135 Klemzig Primary School ....................... Dec 2014 5 950 — 286 300 Mawson Lakes Preschool extension .... Jun 2015 1 100 — 1 091 600 National Quality Agenda — Preschools Jun 2016 12 026 5 458 6 254 9 786 New City High School ........................... Mar 2019 85 000 5 250 — 1 000 Para West Adult Campus — Relocation............................................. Dec 2014 8 562 — 6 973 5 300



Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated


Investments Quarter $000 $000 $000 $000 Preschool Outdoor Learning Areas ...... Jun 2018 6 000 1 500 1 500 1 500 Preschool Relocation Program ............. Mar 2016 21 790 8 207 6 313 10 250 Salisbury East High School .................. Sep 2015 7 242 1 200 5 402 4 615 Seaview High School ............................ Jun 2016 2 300 2 100 200 1 300 Trade Training Centres in Schools ....... Dec 2015 76 821 696 7 026 3 044 Special School Renewal Program ........ Dec 2014 51 355 — 4 270 4 106 Specialist Defence School .................... Jun 2015 338 — 338 338 Yalata Anangu School .......................... Jun 2016 2 010 921 — 550 Small projects ....................................... n.a. n.a. 2 466 18 780 13 589

Total existing projects 521 956 31 798 97 959 88 733 Annual programs Capital Works Assistance Scheme ....... n.a. n.a. 3 032 758 1 358 Fire Restoration .................................... n.a. n.a. — 3 440 — Major Feasibility Studies ....................... n.a. n.a. 447 636 436 Purchase of Land and Property ............ n.a. n.a. 1 124 1 097 1 097 School Bus Replacement .................... n.a. n.a. 3 768 10 149 5 044 Small programs .................................... n.a. n.a. — 7 108 —

Total annual programs 8 371 23 188 7 935 Total investing expenditure 571 956 56 169 121 147 96 668



Program 1: Early Childhood Development

Description/objective

The department is responsible for the delivery of early childhood education and care, child protection, health and wellbeing services for children, young people and families. The program recognises the importance of the parent’s role in their child’s development and builds upon establishing relationships with families to support every child to grow, learn and develop. The implementation of national and state early childhood reform agendas to improve outcomes for all South Australian children and families underpins the program.

There is a key focus on ensuring that the most vulnerable children and young people at risk of disadvantage are supported. The establishment of children’s centres across the state in areas of highest need, the provision of preschool for all four-year olds, continued collaboration across agencies and the delivery of targeted family support programs contribute to achieving this goal. The provision of quality early childhood education and care services that are accessible, integrated and build effective relationships with children and families is at the core of the program.

Program summary — expenses, income and FTEs

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 149 566 156 977 134 938 159 562 Supplies and services ................................................... 25 628 30 751 28 617 28 005 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 3 338 3 326 3 887 3 377 Borrowing costs ............................................................ 1 797 1 805 1 805 1 791 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 29 250 29 203 40 208 32 700 Other expenses ............................................................ 2 104 3 383 2 064 3 535

Total expenses 211 683 225 445 211 519 228 970 Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 58 385 60 399 50 844 63 782 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 2 813 2 788 2 838 2 772 Other income ................................................................ 330 441 7 4 805

Total income 61 528 63 628 53 689 71 359 Net cost of providing services 150 155 161 817 157 830 157 611 FTEs as of at 30 June (No.) 1 849.7 1 918.5 1 672.9 1 775.3

(a) Grant revenue includes Commonwealth Government revenue, intra-government transfers and other grant amounts presented in the DECD statement of comprehensive income. The majority of Commonwealth Government revenue is received by DECD as an intra-government transfer from the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Financial commentary

2015–16 Budget/2014–15 Estimated Result

The $13.8 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:

• lower expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded:

– Universal Access to Early Childhood Education National Partnership ($7.6 million)

– Community Support Programme for Family Day Care Service Operators ($3.7 million)



• procurement efficiencies ($2.6 million)

• existing savings measures in 2015–16 ($0.9 million)

partially offset by

• higher employee expenditure relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($2.6 million).

The $2.1 million decrease in income is primarily due to:

• lower revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded Community Support Programme for Family Day Care Service Operators ($3.7 million)

• the cessation of the Commonwealth Government funded Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($2.1 million)

partially offset by

• higher revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded:


– Rural Care Program ($0.8 million).

2014–15 Estimated Result/2014–15 Budget

The $13.9 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:

• the extension of the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education National Partnership for the 2015 year ($14.0 million)

• higher expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded Rural Care Program ($1.8 million)

• higher expenditure for the 0.25 per cent superannuation guarantee for employees ($0.8 million)

partially offset by

• payment of grants to non-government preschools now administered by the Office of Non-Government Schools and Services ($3.5 million).

The $9.9 million increase in income is primarily due to:

• the extension of the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education National Partnership for the 2015 year ($8.1 million)

• higher revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded Rural Care Program ($1.2 million).

2014–15 Estimated Result/2013–14 Actual


• expenditure incurred on behalf of the Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board in 2013–14 ($3.7 million)

• lower maintenance costs ($2.0 million)


• targeted voluntary separation packages processed in 2013–14 ($1.3 million)

• payments to non-government preschools now administered by the Office of Non-Government Schools ($0.8 million)

• lower employee related expenditure ($0.8 million)



partially offset by

• higher expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education National Partnership ($6.6 million).


• lower revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded:

– Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($3.4 million)


• recoup of expenditure incurred on behalf of the Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board in 2013–14 ($3.7 million)

partially offset by

• higher revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded National Occasional Care Programme ($0.7 million).

Highlights 2014–15

• The implementation of Community Partnership Planning has commenced with 10 of the 60 Education and Child Development (ECD) Local Partnerships engaged.

• As at 31 March 2015, 90 per cent of DECD preschools that were assessed under the National Quality Framework were rated as exceeding or meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS) compared with 66 per cent of services nationally.

• The network of children’s centres continued to grow in 2014–15 with a children’s centre operational in the Clare Valley.

• A further four DECD rural care services offering long day care to South Australian families were established in Burra, Tailem Bend, Laura and Cowell.

• Allied health services in children’s centres, including speech pathology and occupational therapy, were expanded to support families to promote optimal child development. Investment in this program has more than doubled.

• Five upgraded outdoor learning environments in preschools were completed at Campbelltown Preschool, Madge Sexton Kindergarten, Melaleuca Park Kindergarten, Sturt Street Children’s Centre and Wandana Child Parent Centre.

• The expansion of Strong Start into southern metropolitan Adelaide commenced in February 2015. Established referral pathways with Flinders Medical Centre resulted in the program reaching 50 per cent capacity within the first three months.

Targets 2015–16

• Continue to grow the network of children’s centres, with the establishment of two centres at Seaton and Roxby Downs and planning studies for a further three centres.

• Continue to expand the allied health program and implement a new developmental screening and early intervention service for families with children aged 0-3 years in children’s centres.

• Continue the redevelopment of outdoor learning environments in preschools to increase the engagement of children, families and communities in outdoor play.

• Continue to implement Community Partnership Planning to support additional ECD Local Partnerships over the next two years.

• Implement the National Occasional Care Programme primarily in rural, regional and remote areas, to increase the availability of occasional care.



Performance indicators

2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

No. of early childhood education and care services: • children’s centres

Children’s centres provide integrated services for children from birth to eight years old and their families. They can offer a range of education, licensed care, health and family services.

44 42 42 41

• occasional care Occasional care services include programs administered and funded by DECD. Occasional care sessions are allocated on a biennial basis and operate in some preschools in areas of highest need, where site capacity allows.

90 90 88 88

• family day care The data reported has changed to be consistent with the 2014 Annual Report reflecting that DECD is the approved provider of 12 family day care schemes under the provisions of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, rather than continuing to report on all private family day educators operating in South Australia.

12 12 770 757

• rural care 18 18 18 14 • preschool services (not including children’s centres)

There has been a reduction in the number of services identified as preschool however these services were redesigned and are now identified as children’s centres. There has been one preschool service closure.

347 349 355 352

No. of places in early childhood education and care services: • occasional care

Occasional care services include programs administered and funded by DECD. The 2014–15 Estimated Result shows a reduction of 552 places as a result of transitioning sites towards National Quality Standard recommended staff to child ratios. This is necessary to allow sites time to prepare their community for National Quality Standard ratios that come into effect in 2016.

2 856 2 856 3 408 3 510

• family day care Family day care is currently operating in a time of significant change including the implementation of the National Quality Framework requirements, an ageing workforce and new scheme operators in SA. This has had an impact on the number of educators, and therefore on the number of children accessing family day care.

2 881 3 033 3 300 3 131

• rural care 126 126 126 98 No. of paid primary contact staff with relevant formal qualifications in preschools Preschool staff who are primary contacts have been assumed based on their main employment category. Some preschool staff members may be counted more than once if they are employed at multiple preschools. The 2013–14 Actual Result was lower than the 2014–15 Estimated Result due to the impact of transitioning to full implementation of the Same First Day enrolment policy (one intake at start of the year) in 2013.

1 500 1 496 1 300 1 214

Government expenditure per child in early childhood education and care services:

• cost per child in family day care $3 223 n.a. $3 502 $3 576 • cost per place in family day care $11 156 n.a. $9 763 $10 459 • cost per child in occasional care $860 n.a. $906 $837 • cost per child in preschool services

The cost per child in preschool services was not calculated in 2013–14 due to the impact of the Same First Day enrolment policy.

$8 294 n.a. $7 965 n.a.



Activity indicators

2015–16 Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Projection 2013–14

Actual

No. of children in early childhood education and care services:

• occasional care Occasional care services include programs administered and funded by DECD.

2 800 2 884 2 641 2 722

• family day care 9 000 9 000 9 200 9 157 • rural care 330 330 433 340 • preschool services

Preschool enrolments and attendances only include children enrolled in government and non-government preschool services that are funded by the state government to deliver preschool programs. The 2013–14 Actual is reported from the 2013 DECD Annual Census of Children’s Services and showed enrolments and attendances were 21 per cent lower than usual. This was due to the impact of the transition to the Same First Day enrolment policy in 2013. Based on the Term 1 2015 data collection, enrolments and attendances are projected to be lower in 2015–16 in DECD funded preschool services in line with predicted increases in non-funded non-government child care centres that now provide access to preschool.

– attendances 18 100 18 358 18 723 14 791 – enrolments 18 400 18 644 19 047 15 047



Program 2: School Education


The department is responsible for the delivery of high quality primary and secondary public education across the state to all children and young people of school age. Through a focus on high achievement, growth, challenge, engagement and equity the department seeks to maximise every child and young person’s learning and help them to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals and informed citizens.

The department continues to build the capability of our teachers and leaders and maintains high expectations of schools to raise standards of achievement and reduce the gap between the highest and lower achievers. The department’s work is strengthened by the involvement of parents and local communities in the education of children.

Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 2 029 937 1 959 170 1 904 022 1 855 310 Supplies and services ................................................... 585 764 614 178 647 397 602 503 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 103 263 102 920 103 486 99 525 Borrowing costs ............................................................ 20 670 20 756 20 756 20 872 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 12 194 11 914 11 753 13 788 Other expenses ............................................................ 30 215 33 457 27 970 40 928

Total expenses 2 782 043 2 742 395 2 715 384 2 632 926 Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 459 654 444 174 441 024 79 065 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 134 748 131 136 130 992 140 988 Other income ................................................................ 49 688 54 391 52 790 71 410

Total income 644 090 629 701 624 806 291 463 Net cost of providing services 2 137 953 2 112 694 2 090 578 2 341 463 FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 19 488.0 19 796.7 19 289.0 19 758.6





• higher employee related benefits and supplies and services expenditure, including indexation and enterprise bargaining agreements ($103.3 million)

• Literacy and Numeracy Results Plus initiative ($5.7 million)

• the commencement of the Commonwealth Government funded Independent Public Schools initiative ($2.3 million)

• Better Schools funding ($1.7 million)



partially offset by

• lower school maintenance ($16.0 million)


– Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($7.4 million)

– Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($5.0 million)

– More Support for Students with Disabilities National Partnership ($4.1 million)

– education of children in immigration detention centres ($3.4 million)


• Better Schools funding provided in 2013–14 ($8.3 million)

• funding for ECD Local Partnerships in 2014–15 ($8.2 million)

• lower land sales preparation costs ($6.0 million)

• the de-recognition of assets in 2014–15 ($5.5 million).


• budgeted increases in Commonwealth Government revenue ($24.5 million)

• budgeted increases in school based revenue ($5.7 million)

• the commencement of the Commonwealth Government funded:

– National School Chaplaincy Programme ($2.9 million)

– Independent Public Schools initiative ($2.3 million)

partially offset by





– English as a Second Language New Arrivals Program — Asylum Seeker children on Temporary Bridging Visas ($1.5 million)

– Rewards for Great Teachers National Partnership ($1.1 million)

• the re-profile of the sale of land and buildings ($4.7 million)

• once-off revenue in 2014–15 from South Australian Insurance Corporation (SAICORP) relating to the fire at Lameroo Regional Community School ($2.0 million)

• the cessation of the Commonwealth Government funded Advanced Technology Industry School Pathways Program National Partnership ($0.9 million).



• higher expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded:






• expenditure deferred from 2013–14 to 2014–15 for:

– school maintenance ($16.0 million)

– Better Schools funding ($8.3 million)

– ECD Local Partnerships in ($8.2 million)


• higher de-recognition of assets ($5.5 million)

partially offset by

• decrease in supplies and services and employee related benefits ($11.5 million)

• lower expenditure related to school enrolments ($11.2 million)

• the reclassification of emergency repairs expenditure from operating to investing ($6.0 million)

• the transfer of non-government School Card costs to Administered Items in 2014–15 ($2.1 million).






• once-off revenue from SAICORP relating to the fire at Lameroo Regional Community School ($2.0 million)

partially offset by

• lower Commonwealth Government revenue ($4.0 million).





• deferred expenditure from 2013–14 to 2014–15 for:

– school maintenance ($7.0 million)



• enrolment growth ($5.9 million)

• National School Chaplaincy Programme ($5.8 million)


• 0.25 per cent superannuation guarantee for employees ($2.1 million)

partially offset by




– Communities Making a Difference National Partnership ($13.6 million)

– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($9.9 million)

– Digital Education Revolution ($6.9 million)

• existing savings measures ($17.0 million)

• targeted voluntary separation packages processed in 2013–14 ($10.9 million).


• a change in the way Commonwealth Government revenue is received from the Department of Treasury and Finance ($375.2 million)

• additional school based revenue ($8.6 million)

• the commencement of the Commonwealth Government funded National School Chaplaincy Programme ($2.9 million)

• once-off revenue from SAICORP relating to the fire at Lameroo Regional Community School ($2.0 million)

partially offset by





– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($2.2 million)

• the cessation of the Commonwealth Government funded:

– Communities Making a Difference National Partnership ($10.2 million)

– Digital Education Revolution ($4.7 million)

– Investing in Focus Schools program ($1.0 million)

– Youth Attainment and Transitions National Partnership ($1.0 million)

– National Solar Schools Program ($0.9 million)

– Improving Teacher Quality National Partnership ($0.8 million)

• assets recognised for the first time in 2013–14 ($9.0 million)

• lower interest revenue ($7.1 million)

• lower land sales ($3.9 million).


• Established 60 ECD Local Partnerships throughout South Australia, comprised of preschools and schools, to add value to the improvement strategy in every site.

• Strengthened focus on the Early Years Learning Framework, Australian Curriculum and SACE learning frameworks and their application in all preschools and schools to underpin teacher practice and increase learning outcomes for all children and young people:

– 14 000 leaders and teachers in DECD schools participated in Australian Curriculum training.

• 11 000 leaders and teachers engaged in Teaching for Effective Learning training.



• Strengthened the Numeracy and Literacy Strategy through the implementation of Results Plus to track the numeracy and literacy achievement of students and build consistency in highly effective numeracy and literacy practices. Over 225 000 parents, families and educational professionals accessed the new numeracy and literacy website.

• Redesigned and commenced implementation of School Improvement and Accountability measures, including development of the review, improvement and accountability policy, external school reviews, and performance reviews in ECD Local Partnerships.

• Introduced the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership as the core induction program for newly appointed preschool and school leaders.

• Implementation of the Birth–18 Numeracy and Literacy Strategy.

• Innovative Community Action Networks (ICANs) provided support to 645 students in upper primary school and 4806 secondary students through a flexible learning option (FLO) enrolment. 75.7 per cent of the secondary students had a positive learning/earning outcome with a further 8 per cent actively seeking employment in 2014.

Targets 2015–16

• Increase the number of students who achieve the DECD Standard of Education Achievement.

• Complete performance reviews across all 60 ECD Local Partnerships and central office directorates, including Families SA.

• Progress full implementation of the Australian Curriculum in years Reception to 10 by the end of 2016.

• Expand the number of leaders engaging in the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership program.

• Establish new facilities in schools to support students with disabilities and special needs in response to the increased demand.

• Roll out 3D printing in targeted primary schools to support young people’s engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Performance indicators(a)

2015

Target 2014

Actual 2013

Actual

% of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students increase 91.8% 94.3% • Aboriginal students increase 69.6% 76.7% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 41.2% 41.0% % of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students increase 91.8% 93.6% • Aboriginal students increase 70.7% 73.0% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 29.2% 37.6% % of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students increase 93.2% 94.4% • Aboriginal students increase 71.7% 76.5% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 26.9% 21.9% % of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students increase 91.6% 95.7% • Aboriginal students increase 65.6% 82.4% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 28.8% 26.1% % of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students increase 87.1% 89.3% • Aboriginal students increase 58.2% 59.6% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 11.6% 14.9%



2015

Target 2014

Actual 2013

Actual

% of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students increase 91.8% 92.0% • Aboriginal students increase 66.9% 69.1% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 17.4% 15.6% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students increase 95.0% 94.0% • Aboriginal students increase 80.3% 74.3% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 25.5% 23.2% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students increase 88.1% 89.6% • Aboriginal students increase 60.4% 62.7% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 14.4% 17.5% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students increase 94.8% 94.6% • Aboriginal students increase 80.3% 78.3% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 22.1% 20.6% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students increase 90.3% 93.2% • Aboriginal students increase 70.9% 76.3% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 17.6% 16.8% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students increase 79.7% 81.8% • Aboriginal students increase 46.8% 52.5% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 14.1% 15.5% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students increase 92.6% 90.1% • Aboriginal students increase 73.2% 67.6% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 16.6% 18.5% Apparent retention rates, Years 8 to 12 (full-time equivalent): • all students increase 96.0% 91.9% • Aboriginal students increase 86.1% 79.2% Apparent retention rates, Years 10 to 12 (full-time equivalent): • all students increase 91.4% 88.1% • Aboriginal students increase 85.5% 77.0% Student attendance rate Number of actual full-time equivalent student days attended as a percentage of total student days.

increase 90.7% 90.5%

(a) Data is reported on a school year basis

Activity indicators(a)

2015

Projection 2014

Actual 2013

Actual

No. of students in Reception to Year 12 (government schools): • total students 166 035 165 233 166 717 • Aboriginal students 9 785 9 738 9 455 • students with disabilities

Includes students identified by guidance officers and speech pathologists as having met the eligibility criteria of the Disability Support Program.

14 920 14 848 14 760

• students with English as a second language Includes students receiving English language support.

22 629 22 520 22 470



2015

Projection 2014

Actual 2013

Actual

• rural and isolated students Includes all areas outside the Adelaide statistical division.

Numbers of students are expressed as full-time equivalents (that is, full-time plus full-time equivalent of part-time students) as at the Term 3 census each year, rounded to the nearest whole number. Numbers include students not allocated to a year level, apportioned based on their age. Full-fee paying overseas students are excluded. All numbers for student cohorts are actual figures or projections based on the relevant Term 3 DECD School Enrolment Census.

52 050 51 798 52 627

Total funding for Reception to Year 12 (government schools) per student $15 575 n.a. $14 779

(a) Data is reported on a school year basis



Program 3: Care and Protection


The department is focussed on ensuring that the most vulnerable children and young people at risk of abuse, neglect and disadvantage are protected from harm. This is a significant responsibility, which the department undertakes in partnership with families, other government partners, the non-government sector and communities. By providing family support and child safety responses to vulnerable families, children’s safety is enhanced, which addresses the risk of harm and builds on parents’ capacity to care for their children.

Where children and young people are not able to safely remain in the care of their birth family, the department facilitates out-of-home care arrangements. Where this involves placing a child under the Guardianship of the Minister, the department also provides out-of-home care services and support as well as case management. To enhance our commitment to protect vulnerable children at risk of abuse and neglect, a key objective is the redesign of the way a range of care and protection services are provided. The intention of this redesign is to develop an even stronger family support focus and for all government and non-government services to be flexible and responsive to the needs of vulnerable families.


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 168 877 157 679 168 823 139 572 Supplies and services ................................................... 52 825 47 858 51 054 37 384 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 2 145 2 395 2 010 2 345 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 132 388 134 176 116 786 142 322 Other expenses ............................................................ 3 593 4 488 4 422 8 151

Total expenses 359 828 346 596 343 095 329 774

Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 1 098 1 075 1 106 2 281 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 124 122 84 -21 Other income ................................................................ 1 298 1 272 1 272 1 840

Total income 2 520 2 469 2 462 4 100

Net cost of providing services 357 308 344 127 340 633 325 674

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 1 893.4 1 840.0 1 974.6 1 602.5





• additional resourcing to fund reforms to improve services and deliver better outcomes to children in state care or at risk ($8.9 million)

• additional expenditure for non-government organisations providing care ($5.0 million)



• additional resourcing to fund non-government organisations for the impact of the Fair Work Australia Equal Remuneration Order for Social and Community Sector workers ($3.4 million)

• growth in out-of-home care funding ($1.8 million) • higher employee expenditure relating to enterprise bargaining agreements ($1.8 million)

partially offset by

• existing savings measures ($8.2 million) • procurement efficiencies ($1.0 million).



• additional resourcing for children requiring out-of-home care arrangements ($2.4 million) • higher employee expenditure ($0.5 million).



• additional resourcing for children requiring out-of-home care arrangements ($16.1 million).


• lower brokerage scheme revenue ($0.8 million) • lower out-of-home care grant recoveries ($0.7 million).


• Commenced a new recruitment and training strategy for residential care staff with high numbers of applications indicating the success of this approach.

• Improved statewide residential care facilities. • Finalised and released the Families SA Service Plan in conjunction with a comprehensive business

planning model. • Developed procedures for protective intervention hubs and teams. • Implemented priority actions under the second three year plan of the National Framework for

Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020, including the completion of revised health standards for children under guardianship, implementation of the national survey of children and young people in out of home care, and revision of the Protocol for Collaboration between Families SA, Disability Services and Disability SA.

Targets 2015–16

• Continue implementing the recruitment and training strategy for staff to provide care for children and young people in a residential setting.

• Develop, trial and implement new procedures and processes for child protection services. • Implement new structures, procedures and processes in out-of-home care. • Implement a new Families SA therapeutic services approach and methodology. • Continue implementing priority actions under the second three year plan of the National

Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020. • Review the Families SA Service Plan and business planning model.




2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

% of investigations commenced within 7 days (response time) 80.0% 74.2% 80.0% 74.2%

% of children the subject of a substantiation during the previous year who were also the subject of a subsequent substantiation within 12 months Children subject of substantiation are those children notified to Families SA where it is concluded (after investigation) that the child has been or is being abused, neglected or otherwise harmed. In South Australia, substantiation is also made on the basis that the child is likely to be abused or is at risk of harm.

25.0% 26.4% 18.0% 20.2%

Total children in out-of-home care at 30 June 2 810 2 735 2 954 2 631 Children in out-of-home care placed with relatives/kin at 30 June

1 405 1 227 1 477 1 162

% of children in out-of-home care placed with relatives/kin at 30 June as a proportion of all children in out-of-home care

50.0% 44.9% 50.0% 44.2%

Indigenous children in out-of-home care by relationship of caregiver at 30 June:

• total children placed in accordance with Aboriginal Child Placement Principle

588 538 658 525

• % of Indigenous children in out-of-home care at 30 June placed in accordance with Aboriginal Child Placement Principle

70.0% 66.4% 75.0% 67.2%

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Notifications of child abuse or neglect assessed as requiring further action by DECD through Families SA or through other relevant agencies

20 000 22 050 19 100 19 578

No. of investigations of child abuse notifications 6 500 5 585 5 930 6 540 No. of child protection notifications substantiated 2 400 2 345 2 300 2 737 No. of children under Guardianship of the Minister for a period up to 12 months duration

350 380 350 324

No. of children under Guardianship of the Minister up to 18 years of age

2 300 2 300 2 300 2 253




Statement of comprehensive income______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................1 912 865 1 851 244 1 798 174 1 755 260 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................82 391 80 496 77 706 64 939 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................114 134 110 573 107 369 100 474 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................221 835 214 507 207 545 205 638 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................17 155 17 006 16 989 28 133Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................663 884 692 460 726 916 667 576 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................333 327 152 316Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................108 746 108 641 109 383 105 247Borrowing costs .........................................................................................................................................................................22 467 22 561 22 561 22 663Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................172 324 173 570 167 214 186 759Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................1 508 1 723 1 533 2 051Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................35 912 41 328 34 456 52 614

Total expenses 3 353 554 3 314 436 3 269 998 3 191 670

Income

Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................472 199 459 150 446 896 119 961Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................11 248 11 461 11 184 23 329Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................35 690 35 037 34 894 1 838Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................87 89 91 79Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................137 685 134 046 133 914 143 739Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................8 158 8 158 8 158 10 188Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................-4 417 250 213 4 675Resources received free of charge ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 48Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................47 488 47 607 45 607 63 065

Total income 708 138 695 798 680 957 366 922

Net cost of providing services 2 645 416 2 618 638 2 589 041 2 824 748

Income from/expenses to state government

Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................2 654 287 2 607 236 2 614 395 2 821 749 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 883 — 19 404Expenses Cash alignment ................................................................................................................................................................................— 17 172 — 45 573

Net income from/expenses to state government 2 654 287 2 590 947 2 614 395 2 795 580

Net result 8 871 -27 691 25 354 -29 168

Other comprehensive income

Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -43 158

Total comprehensive result 8 871 -27 691 25 354 -72 326




Statement of financial position______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................830 645 750 957 776 524 715 582Receivables .......................................................................................................................................35 253 35 450 44 532 35 647Inventories .......................................................................................................................................5 389 5 389 5 002 5 389Other financial assets .......................................................................................................................................1 976 1 976 1 740 1 976Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................3 221 3 221 3 885 3 221Non-current assets held for sale .......................................................................................................................................511 617 679 7 217

Total current assets 876 995 797 610 832 362 769 032

Non current assets

Financial assets .......................................................................................................................................120 120 118 120Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................3 880 395 3 959 834 3 977 823 3 978 581Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................38 744 46 327 37 716 47 576Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................19 940 22 084 23 221 24 225

Total non-current assets 3 939 199 4 028 365 4 038 878 4 050 502

Total assets 4 816 194 4 825 975 4 871 240 4 819 534

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................164 075 161 395 174 983 160 025Short-term borrowings .................................................................................................................................................................................32 32 72 32Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................10 382 58 422 56 398 51 806 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................116 933 114 514 109 546 112 186 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................63 616 62 005 64 416 60 394 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................18 438 18 438 12 011 18 438Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................26 322 25 835 20 020 25 387Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................22 748 22 438 21 308 22 418

Total current liabilities 422 546 463 079 458 754 450 686

Non current liabilities

Long-term borrowings ................................................................................................................................................................................169 692 171 320 171 468 172 773Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................485 472 464 569 478 835 444 172 Other ................................................................................................................................................................................— — 38 —Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................102 513 99 426 101 210 96 285Other non-current liabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................22 015 22 496 22 634 22 842

Total non-current liabilities 779 692 757 811 774 185 736 072

Total liabilities 1 202 238 1 220 890 1 232 939 1 186 758

Net assets 3 613 956 3 605 085 3 638 301 3 632 776

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................2 176 157 2 167 286 2 131 812 2 194 977Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................1 437 799 1 437 799 1 506 489 1 437 799

Total equity 3 613 956 3 605 085 3 638 301 3 632 776

Balances as at 30 June end of period.




Statement of cash flows______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Operating activities

Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 370 576 2 241 948 2 175 308 2 129 798Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................663 368 693 252 726 225 768 878Interest paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................22 470 22 560 22 560 21 229Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................172 324 173 570 167 214 186 929GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 3 126Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................1 508 1 723 1 533 24 802Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................28 502 28 392 27 079 5 871

Cash used in operations 3 258 748 3 161 445 3 119 919 3 140 633

Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 248 11 461 11 184 39 581Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................472 199 459 150 446 896 1 621Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................35 690 35 037 34 894 103 995Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................87 89 91 —Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................137 855 134 216 134 084 142 245Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................8 158 8 158 8 158 17 648GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 86 747Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................44 602 44 754 42 754 59 757

Cash generated from operations 709 839 692 865 678 061 451 594

State government

Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 654 287 2 607 236 2 614 395 2 821 749Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 883 — 19 404Payments Cash alignment ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 17 172 — 45 573

Net cash provided by state government 2 654 287 2 590 947 2 614 395 2 795 580

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 105 378 122 367 172 537 106 541

Investing activities

Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................56 169 121 147 96 668 147 460Other payments .......................................................................................................................................— — — 238

Cash used in investing activities 56 169 121 147 96 668 147 698

Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................32 278 35 934 57 208 11 064Repayment of advances .......................................................................................................................................— — — 4

Cash generated from investing activities 32 278 35 934 57 208 11 068

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -23 891 -85 213 -39 460 -136 630





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Financing activities

Cash outflows

Repayment of borrowings ..............................................................................................................................................................................346 478 478 536Finance lease payments ...............................................................................................................................................................................1 453 1 301 1 301 1 163

Cash used in financing activities 1 799 1 779 1 779 1 699

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) financing activities -1 799 -1 779 -1 779 -1 699

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 79 688 35 375 131 298 -31 788

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 750 957 715 582 645 226 747 370

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 830 645 750 957 776 524 715 582

Non cash transactions

Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 48



Administered items for the Department for Education and Child Development


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................16 852 16 483 17 393 12 823 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................369 451 395 232 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................838 912 902 699 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................1 664 2 079 2 140 1 719 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................277 295 323 399Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................7 390 8 307 8 797 12 560 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................15 23 — —Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................653 540 502 648Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................1 034 037 986 878 976 382 952 634Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................3 079 3 004 3 004 3 026Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................106 136 77 263

Total expenses 1 065 280 1 019 108 1 009 915 985 003

Income

Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................816 692 775 913 767 311 751 802Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 94Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................3 089 2 945 2 959 2 956Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................403 341 257 331Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................564 592 387 452

Total income 820 748 779 791 770 914 755 635


Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................244 893 241 000 238 853 229 107 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 47 — 867

Net income from/expenses to state government 244 893 241 047 238 853 229 974

Total comprehensive result 361 1 730 -148 606





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................47 266 46 467 35 633 44 604Receivables .......................................................................................................................................741 741 993 741Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................122 122 — 122


Non current assets

Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................1 390 1 933 1 232 1 598

Total non-current assets 1 390 1 933 1 232 1 598

Total assets 49 519 49 263 37 858 47 065

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................10 966 10 962 3 300 10 958Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................539 648 582 184 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................910 911 779 912 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................785 785 100 785 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................82 82 16 82Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................337 337 327 337



Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................2 686 2 685 3 200 2 684


Total liabilities 16 305 16 410 8 304 15 942

Net assets 33 214 32 853 29 554 31 123

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................30 589 30 228 26 929 28 498Other reserves .......................................................................................................................................2 625 2 625 2 625 2 625

Total equity 33 214 32 853 29 554 31 123






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................20 105 19 752 20 685 15 238Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................7 405 8 330 8 797 14 241Interest paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 6Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................1 034 037 986 878 976 382 943 585GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 19 409Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................3 079 3 004 3 004 3 026Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................106 121 77 93

Cash used in operations 1 064 732 1 018 085 1 008 945 995 598

Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 94Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................816 692 775 913 767 311 751 802Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 089 2 945 2 959 3 017Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................403 341 257 327GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 19 600Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................564 577 387 459


State government

Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................244 893 241 000 238 853 229 107Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 47 — 867

Net cash provided by state government 244 893 241 047 238 853 229 974

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 909 2 738 822 9 675


Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................110 875 107 549

Cash used in investing activities 110 875 107 549

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -110 -875 -107 -549

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 799 1 863 715 9 126





Summary of major variations

The following commentary relates to variations between the 2015–16 Budget and the 2014–15 Estimated Result.

Statement of comprehensive income — controlled

Expenses



• additional resourcing to fund reforms to improve services and deliver better outcomes to children in state care or at risk ($8.9 million)


• additional expenditure for non-government organisations providing care ($5.0 million)

• additional resourcing to fund Non-Government organisations for the impact of the Fair Work Australia Equal Remuneration Order for Social and Community Sector workers ($3.4 million)

• the commencement of the Commonwealth Government funded Independent Public Schools initiative ($2.3 million)

• growth in out-of-home care funding ($1.8 million)


partially offset by








• existing savings measures ($22.7 million)

• lower school maintenance funding ($16.0 million)

• Better Schools funding provided in 2013–14 ($8.3 million)


• lower land sales preparation costs ($6.0 million)

• the de-recognition of assets in 2014–15 ($5.5 million)

• procurement efficiencies ($3.6 million).

Income






– Independent Public Schools initiative ($2.3 million)


– Rural Care Program ($0.8 million)

• increases in Commonwealth Government revenue ($24.5 million)

• budgeted increase in school based revenue ($5.7 million)

partially offset by







– Rewards for Great Teachers National Partnership ($1.1 million)

• the re-profile of the sale of land and buildings ($4.7 million)

• the cessation of the Commonwealth Government funded:

– Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($2.1 million)

– Advanced Technology Industry School Pathways Program National Partnership ($0.9 million)

• once-off revenue in 2014–15 from SAICORP relating to the fire at Lameroo Regional Community School ($2.0 million).

Statement of financial position — controlled

The $9.8 million decrease in total assets is primarily due to:

• additional accumulated depreciation and amortisation ($108.7 million)

• the sale of land and buildings ($36.7 million)

partially offset by

• growth in cash holdings ($79.7 million)

• additional land and improvements associated with the following investing projects:

– Schools and Early Years Facilities ($16.0 million)

– Preschool Relocation Program ($8.2 million)

– National Quality Agenda — Preschools ($5.5 million)

– New City High School ($5.3 million)

– Evanston Gardens Primary School ($4.0 million)

– Seaview High School ($2.1 million)

– other capital programs as outlined in the investing expenditure summary table ($15.1 million).

The $18.7 million decrease in total liabilities is primarily due to employee related provisions ($17.7 million).



Statement of cash flows — controlled

The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.

Statement of comprehensive income — administered items


• an increase in non-government schools funding ($50.6 million)

partially offset by

• lower expenditure relating to student transport concessions ($2.9 million).

The $41.0 million increase in income is primarily due to an increase in Commonwealth Government funding to non-government schools ($40.8 million).

Statement of financial position — administered items

No major variations.

Statement of cash flows — administered items

The movements in cash payments and receipts are consistent with the changes identified under the statement of comprehensive income — administered items.

Additional information for administered items

Additional information on administered items is included in the following table.



Additional information for administered items for Department for Education and Child Development Statement of cash flows

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000


Cash outflows Employee payments

Consultative committees ................................................... 1 613 1 534 1 524 1 495 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowances ........................................................................ 297 290 290 296 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 16 239 14 004 15 341 14 056 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 1 956 3 924 3 530 -609

Supplies and services Consultative committees ................................................... 237 210 247 320 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 6 055 6 748 6 770 9 172 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 1 079 1 339 1 752 4 735 Criminal History Screening for Ethnic Schools .................. 34 33 28 14

Interest paid School Loans Assistance Scheme .................................... — — — 6

Grants and subsidies Multicultural grants ............................................................ 1 676 1 636 1 636 1 317 Non-government schools — National Equity Program for schools ........................................................................ 4 784 4 666 4 666 4 128 Non-government schools — per capita ............................. 1 005 137 954 586 945 618 893 388 Non-government preschools grants .................................. 4 419 4 311 4 257 3 833 Other organisations ........................................................... 1 028 1 003 1 003 507 Special schools — National Equity Program for schools ........................................................................ — — — 11 385 Non-government schools — capital .................................. — — — 11 381 Special needs funding ....................................................... 1 492 1 545 1 682 1 464 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 441 430 241 454 More Support for Students with Disabilities NP................. — 735 735 1 289 School Chaplaincy Programme NP ................................... 1 622 1 622 — — Rewards for Great Teachers NP ....................................... — — — 146 Literacy and Numeracy NP ............................................... — — — 1 007 Low Socio-economic Status School Communities NP ...... — — — 1 362 Transport concession to students and children ................. 13 438 16 344 16 544 11 924

GST paid Expenses for administered items ...................................... — — — 18 785 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 624

Intra-government transfers Special schools — Child and Youth Health ....................... 2 950 2 878 2 878 2 762



2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Children in residential care ............................................... 80 78 78 77 Multicultural grants ............................................................ 20 20 20 — Other organisations ........................................................... — — — 140 National Equity Program for schools ................................. — — — 26 Special Needs Funding ..................................................... — — — 21 Other ................................................................................. 29 28 28 —

Other payments Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ — — — 20 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 80 95 77 73 Other ................................................................................. 26 26 — —

Cash used in operations 1 064 732 1 018 085 1 008 945 995 598

Cash inflows Intra-government transfers

Intra-government transfers ................................................ — — — 94 Commonwealth Government receipts

Commonwealth Government Grants — non-government schools .............................................................................. 816 692 775 913 767 311 751 802

Sales of goods and services SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 2 690 2 557 2 635 2 606 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ 399 388 324 411

Interest SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 308 241 257 242 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ 95 100 — 85

GST received Expenses for administered items ...................................... — — — 18 919 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 681

Other receipts SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 564 577 387 454 Other ................................................................................. — — — 5


State government

Appropriation Expenses for administered items ...................................... 244 596 240 710 238 563 228 818 Parliamentary salaries and allowances ............................. 297 290 290 289

Other receipts Transfer from contingencies ............................................. — 47 — 867


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 909 2 738 822 9 675



2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000


Cash outflows Other payments

SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 110 875 107 549


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -110 -875 -107 -549 Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 799 1 863 715 9 126 Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 46 467 44 604 34 918 35 478

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 47 266 46 467 35 633 44 604





Agency: Electoral Commission of South Australia

Attorney-General


Electoral Commission


Contents

Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 48 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 48 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 48 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 49 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 49 Program 1: Electoral Services ...................................................................................................... 50 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 54 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 60 Additional information for administered items ................................................................................. 61



Objective

To provide services which enable the fair and independent election of government and governing bodies and which help and encourage the community to participate with confidence and trust in the democratic processes of representation.



The Hon. JR Rau Attorney-General

1. Electoral Services 1.1 Parliamentary Electoral Services

1.2 Non-parliamentary Electoral Services

Administered items


• Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission

• public funding of election campaigns for participating individuals and parties

• special assistance funding for reimbursement of administrative costs incurred by registered political parties with parliamentary representation

• statutory officer salaries (Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner).

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated


Electoral Commission of South Australia ............................................. 27.4 25.9 19.7

Administered items for the Electoral Commission of South Australia ................................................................................ 2.0 2.0 2.0

Total 29.4 27.9 21.7


(b) Data published by the Office for the Public Sector (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).





2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Electoral Services ............................................... 5 241 4 402 2 895 14 097

Total 5 241 4 402 2 895 14 097



The investing program includes the development and implementation of state election management systems and funding and disclosure management systems, plus annual programs for minor capital works.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated



New projects Funding and disclosure management systems ................................................ Dec 2015 650 650 n.a. n.a. State election management systems .... Jun 2017 1 000 500 n.a. n.a.

Total new projects 1 650 1 150 n.a. n.a.

Annual programs Minor capital works and equipment ...... n.a. n.a. 50 72 —

Total annual programs 50 72 —

Total investing expenditure 1 650 1 200 72 —



Program 1: Electoral Services


The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) conducts fair and independent state, local government and nominated agency government elections and utilises its skill base to support non-government electoral activities and offer electoral advice across all community sectors.

A range of electoral services and products are provided, covering the parliamentary and non-parliamentary sectors:

• conduct of elections for representatives to sit in the state parliament, local government authorities and other organisations (attendance or postal)

• monitoring and reporting disclosures of donations and campaign expenditure for registered political parties, candidates, agents and third parties

• administering the public funding for election campaigns for registered political parties and candidates

• reimbursements of administrative expenditure incurred by registered political parties

• electoral education and information provision for the South Australian community

• research and evaluation of electoral matters

• roll products and maps

• support for parliamentary electoral district boundary and council boundary representation reviews.

Sub-programs

1.1 Parliamentary Electoral Services

1.2 Non-parliamentary Electoral Services


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 2 662 3 517 2 336 7 926 Supplies and services ................................................... 2 766 5 910 5 706 6 689 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 430 238 115 234 Other expenses ............................................................ 29 27 28 33

Total expenses 5 887 9 692 8 185 14 882

Income Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 10 51 — 191 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 556 5 159 5 290 594 Other income ................................................................ 80 80 — —

Total income 646 5 290 5 290 785


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 27.4 25.9 21.5 19.7



Sub-program 1.1: Parliamentary Electoral Services


Ensures the delivery of parliamentary electoral services for the South Australian community.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 5 602 5 241 3 507 14 517 Income .......................................................................... 115 133 30 271

Net cost of sub-program 5 487 5 108 3 477 14 246

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 23.6 22.1 17.7 15.9



The $0.4 million increase in net cost is primarily due to the introduction of new funding and disclosure requirements from 1 July 2015, partially offset by lower election activity costs in 2015–16.


The $1.6 million increase in net cost is primarily due to the carry-forward of state election activities and costs from 2013–14 and the conduct of two House of Assembly district by-elections during the year (Fisher and Davenport).


The $9.1 million decrease in net cost is primarily due to the state election held in March 2014.


• Conducted by-elections for the House of Assembly districts of Fisher and Davenport.

• Supported interstate and overseas electors in voting for Victorian, New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand general elections.

• Published election and statistics reports on the 15 March 2014 general elections.

• Developed procedures for political funding and donation disclosure requirements.

• Conducted operational reviews for state and local government elections.

Targets 2015–16

• Examine processes employed during the 2014 state general elections, finalise redesign of procedures and develop election management systems requirements.

• Commence redevelopment of state election management systems.

• Commence operation of funding and disclosure procedures for registered political parties with parliamentary representation.




2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

No. of elections challenged and upheld due to administrative error

— — — —

% of monthly member of parliament electoral roll extracts provided within seven days of end of month processing

90% 100% 90% 100%

% of people eligible to vote enrolled on the roll >90% >90% >90% 94.1% Size of the variance between initial results and any required recount

0.002 <0.001 0.002 n.a.

% of parliamentary elections declared within 18 days of poll close

98% 100% 98% 100%

No. of education activities delivered 3 5 3 5 No. of research projects completed 4 5 5 4

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of parliamentary elections (general and by-elections) and referenda

— 2 — 48

No. of parliamentary members elected — 2 — 58 No. of interstate/territory electors served During 2014–15 general elections were held in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand.

— 916 1 100 —

No. of parliamentary electors served — 50 745 — 1 142 419

Sub-program 1.2: Non-parliamentary Electoral Services


The delivery of non-parliamentary electoral services for South Australian organisations and the community at large.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 285 4 451 4 678 365 Income .......................................................................... 531 5 157 5 260 514

Net cost of sub-program -246 -706 -582 -149

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8



The decrease in income ($4.6 million) and expenses ($4.2 million) is primarily due to the conduct of the local government elections in November 2014.






The increase in income ($4.6 million) and expenses ($4.1 million) is primarily due to the conduct of the local government elections in November 2014.


• Developed and delivered a comprehensive advertising campaign in support of the November 2014 local government elections.

• Conducted elections for 67 local government authorities in November 2014.

• Conducted elections for the Ananga Pitantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Executive Board.

Targets 2015–16

• Conduct elections for Super SA, Funds SA and Super SA Select.

• Publish an election report on the conduct of the November 2014 local government elections.

• Examine processes employed during 2014 local government elections and identify requirements for redevelopment of local government election management systems.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

No. of elections challenged and upheld due to administrative error

— — — —

% of rolls provided to councils within five days of roll closure 95% 95% 95% 100% No. of information and research programs 3 4 4 1 Size of the variance between initial results and any required recount

0.002 <0.002 0.002 n.a.

% of non-parliamentary elections and polls provisionally declared within 12 working hours from poll close

95% 100% 95% 100%

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of local government elections and polls The 2014–15 values include council wards, mayoral elections and councillors at large.

5 238 240 7

No. of non-parliamentary elections prescribed by Acts of parliament

3 1 1 1

No. of commercial services provided for client organisations 1 2 4 5 No. of local government representation reviews certified — — — 31



Electoral Commission of South Australia


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................2 210 2 968 1 992 6 806 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................52 44 19 50 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................122 160 116 369 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................242 309 201 535 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................36 36 8 166Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................2 764 5 889 5 706 6 617 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................2 21 — 72Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................430 238 115 234Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................29 27 28 33

Total expenses 5 887 9 692 8 185 14 882

Income

Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................10 51 — 191Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................556 5 159 5 290 594Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................80 80 — —

Total income 646 5 290 5 290 785



Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................5 427 3 370 2 895 14 790 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 206 — 10


Total comprehensive result 186 -826 — 703





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................2 231 2 490 2 336 3 213Receivables .......................................................................................................................................400 305 274 210Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................16 16 29 16


Non current assets

Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................173 285 293 383Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................208 220 460 252Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................1 065 171 105 207

Total non-current assets 1 446 676 858 842

Total assets 4 093 3 487 3 497 4 281

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................428 403 199 378Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................46 28 29 6 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................128 123 99 118 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................29 29 33 29 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................13 13 7 13Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................9 9 5 9

Total current liabilities 653 605 372 553


Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................361 381 313 401Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................28 28 17 28

Total non-current liabilities 389 409 330 429

Total liabilities 1 042 1 014 702 982

Net assets 3 051 2 473 2 795 3 299

Equity

Contributed capital .......................................................................................................................................1 755 1 363 1 363 1 363Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................1 296 1 110 1 432 1 936

Total equity 3 051 2 473 2 795 3 299






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 655 3 506 2 325 7 818Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 745 5 889 5 685 7 139Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................29 27 28 33

Cash used in operations 5 429 9 422 8 038 14 990

Cash inflows

Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 51 — 191Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................461 5 064 5 195 525GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 635Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................80 80 — —

Cash generated from operations 551 5 195 5 195 1 351

State government

Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 427 3 370 2 895 14 790Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 206 — 10


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 549 -651 52 1 161


Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................82 72 — 149Purchase of intangibles .......................................................................................................................................1 118 — — 139

Cash used in investing activities 1 200 72 — 288

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -1 200 -72 — -288


Cash inflows

Capital contributions from state government .............................................................................................................................................................................392 — — —

Cash generated from financing activities 392 — — —

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) financing activities 392 — — —

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -259 -723 52 873





Administered items for Electoral Commission of South Australia


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................386 386 379 332 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 16 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 18 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 32 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................5 5 5 4Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................615 — 570 28

Total expenses 1 006 391 954 430

Income

Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 5

Total income — — — 5


Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................1 006 391 954 402

Net income from/expenses to state government 1 006 391 954 402

Total comprehensive result — — — -23





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................181 180 246 179Receivables .......................................................................................................................................278 278 259 278

Total current assets 459 458 505 457

Total assets 459 458 505 457

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................20 20 63 20Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................2 1 2 — Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................40 40 40 40 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................14 14 16 14 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................9 9 5 9

Total current liabilities 85 84 126 83


Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................195 195 177 195

Total non-current liabilities 195 195 177 195

Total liabilities 280 279 303 278

Net assets 179 179 202 179

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................179 179 202 179

Total equity 179 179 202 179






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................390 390 383 383Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................615 — 570 73Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 19

Cash used in operations 1 005 390 953 475

Cash inflows

Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 5GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 3

Cash generated from operations — — — 8

State government

Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................1 006 391 954 402

Net cash provided by state government 1 006 391 954 402

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 1 1 1 -65

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 1 1 1 -65

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 180 179 245 244

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 181 180 246 179






Expenses

The $3.8 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to the conduct of local government elections in November 2014 ($4.2 million) and two House of Assembly district by-elections in 2014–15 ($0.5 million), partially offset by costs of implementing new funding and disclosure requirements from 1 July 2015 ($1.2 million).

Income

The $4.6 million decrease in income is primarily due to the conduct of local government elections in November 2014.


The $0.6 million increase in total assets and net assets is mainly due to capital expenditure on the development and implementation of state election management systems ($0.5 million) and funding and disclosure management systems ($0.7 million) in 2015–16, partially offset by accompanying depreciation charges.




Expenses

The $0.6 million increase in expenses is due to the activities of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission commencing in 2015–16 and the first special assistance funding for reimbursement of administrative costs incurred by registered political parties with parliamentary representation.

Income





The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income.





Additional information for administered items for the Electoral Commission of South Australia Statement of cash flows

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Operating activities

Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments Special Acts ...................................................................... 390 390 383 383

Payments for supplies and services Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... 570 — 570 73

Other payments Special assistance funding ............................................... 45 — — — Other ................................................................................. — — — 19

Cash used in operations 1 005 390 953 475

Cash inflows

Interest received Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... — — — 5

GST received Other ................................................................................. — — — 3

Cash generated from operations — — — 8

State government

Appropriation Special Acts ...................................................................... 391 391 384 383 Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... 570 — 570 19 Special assistance funding ............................................... 45 — — —

Net cash provided by state government 1 006 391 954 402

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 1 1 1 -65

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 1 1 1 -65

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 180 179 245 244

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 181 180 246 179





Agency: South Australian Country Fire Service

Minister for Emergency Services


Emergency Services — CFS


Contents

Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 66 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 66 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 66 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 66 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 67 Program 1: Country Fire Service ................................................................................................. 68 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 74 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 77



Objective

The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) serves communities through dedicated volunteers delivering professional fire and rescue services to outer metropolitan, regional and rural South Australia.

The objectives of the CFS are:

• to provide frontline services with a view to preventing the outbreak of fires, or reducing the impact of fires

• to provide efficient and responsive frontline services for the purpose of fighting fires, dealing with other emergencies or undertaking any rescues

• to protect life, property and environmental assets from fire and other emergencies

• to develop and maintain plans to cope with the effects of fires or emergencies

• to provide services or support to assist with recovery in the event of a fire or other emergency.



The Hon. A Piccolo Minister for Emergency Services

1. Country Fire Service 1.1 Frontline Service Delivery 1.2 Frontline Service Delivery

Support

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated


South Australian Country Fire Service ................................................. 133.1 138.1 127.0

Total 133.1 138.1 127.0



Program net cost of services summary(a)


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Country Fire Service ........................................... 64 219 183 873 62 848 70 653

Total 64 219 183 873 62 848 70 653

(a) The net cost of services excludes transfers from the Community Emergency Services Fund.





The investing program provides emergency response vehicles, fire stations and buildings, operational equipment and information technology.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated



Existing projects Breathing apparatus set replacement .......................................... Jun 2015 2 244 — 2 173 2 026

Total existing projects 2 244 — 2 173 2 026

Annual programs Capital works, vehicles and equipment n.a. n.a. 12 310 10 043 12 328 Replacement of telecommunications equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 2 869 3 688 1 662

Total annual programs 15 179 13 731 13 990

Total investing expenditure 2 244 15 179 15 904 16 016



Program 1: Country Fire Service


The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) delivers a comprehensive range of fire and rescue services to the community. Our volunteers, supported by a small team of dedicated staff, protect the community by combating bushfires, responding to fires in houses and buildings, rescuing people from car crashes mostly involving high speed collisions and rollovers, isolating, containing and neutralising dangerous chemicals that have been spilt, and, in times of need, providing services to the community by assisting other agencies.

CFS engages with the community to increase people’s understanding of the risks they face from bushfire and how they can prepare for bushfire events.

When incidents occur, CFS provides information to keep the community informed of the locations and dangers involved.

CFS is an agency characterised by flexibility, depth, and responsiveness that frequently manoeuvres rapidly across the state in force to resolve an emergency incident.

CFS works with the community, industry, other agencies and local government to identify risks, reduce risks and control hazards.

CFS has strong representation in the community across South Australia. This is achieved through our volunteers, including our cadets, who are committed to protecting their communities. CFS has brigades operating across the state with a large fleet of fire trucks. Local brigades contribute to out of area deployments to assist neighbouring communities, communities elsewhere in the state, and interstate where required.

CFS has a strong focus on frontline service delivery to the community but this is only possible when it is supported by effective operational planning, infrastructure and training.

With a vision of ‘a safer community’, the CFS mission is to protect life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies.

Sub-programs

1.1 Frontline Service Delivery

1.2 Frontline Service Delivery Support




2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 13 989 14 046 13 376 14 142 Supplies and services ................................................... 41 270 46 860 40 427 47 869 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 12 285 12 285 12 285 10 288 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 412 402 402 387 Other expenses ............................................................ 519 114 505 505 2 581

Total expenses 68 475 188 098 66 995 75 267

Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 1 875 1 902 1 874 2 090 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 1 193 1 162 1 162 1 317 Other income ................................................................ 1 188 1 161 1 111 1 207

Total income 4 256 4 225 4 147 4 614


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 133.1 138.1 133.1 127.0

Sub-program 1.1: Frontline Service Delivery


This sub-program provides direct delivery of fire and emergency services to the South Australian community. This includes: response services by volunteer firefighters who generously give their time to attend incidents, aerial firefighting services, incident coordination, the provision of emergency warnings and incident information, engagement with the community to increase their resilience to fire and other emergencies, supporting the state’s bushfire management framework, and maintaining building and bushfire safety compliance.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 54 780 60 130 53 596 61 947 Income .......................................................................... 2 703 2 734 2 684 3 131


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 91.5 96.5 91.5 88.7



The $5.4 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to extraordinary bushfire response costs incurred in 2014–15.




The $6.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to extraordinary bushfire response costs incurred in 2014–15.


The $1.8 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to higher bushfire response costs incurred in 2013–14.


• Responded to 12 579 hectare Sampson Flat fire in the Adelaide Hills in January 2015, with no lives lost, largely due to the good work of CFS personnel, with support from other agencies.

• Improved access to public safety information through upgrades to the CFS website and smart phone applications.

• Introduced the Broad Acre Burning, Vegetation Rubbish Pile Burning and Use of Metal Cutting Tools and Welders codes of practice.

Targets 2015–16

• Support new volunteers joining CFS in the wake of recent significant bushfires at Eden Valley, Bangor and Sampson Flat.

• Establish a state strategic reserve volunteer firefighter capacity to enable additional people to volunteer as CFS firefighters.

• Commence the four year roll-out to provide a second set of protective clothing to all CFS firefighters.

• Review the findings from research conducted into community preparedness for the Sampson Flat fire.

• Undertake a trial of enhanced firefighting capability at Mount Barker.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Increase the number of households in high bushfire prone areas that are prepared for a bushfire to 30% by 2020

19% 19% 15% 11%

No. of fire deaths per million people in CFS areas (three year average) The target is based on achievement of lower rates than the national average (as reported in the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services).

<4.8 <4.0 <7.5 1.5

No. of fire injuries per 100 000 people in CFS areas (three year average) The target reflects the national average (as reported in the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services).

<17.5 <14.0 <16.7 9.5

% of fires for which a cause is determined Due to sanctions imposed by volunteers regarding completion of incident records, limited data is available to report against this target.

80% n.a. 80% n.a.

% of native vegetation clearance applications completed within 10 days

90% 100% 90% 100%

% of building development assessments within 42 days/legislative requirements by CFS

90% 90% 90% 95%



Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of volunteers: 14 700 13 900 13 500 13 737 • firefighters 11 500 10 800 10 400 10 703 • operational support 2 350 2 300 2 300 2 260 • cadets 850 800 800 774 No. of incidents attended: <8 000 >8 000 <8 000 9 637 • bushfire <1 300 >2 400 <1 300 2 853 • structure <400 <400 <400 383 • motor vehicle accidents <2 500 >2 000 <2 500 2 218 • Hazmat (hazardous materials) <200 <200 <200 174 • other <3 600 >3 000 <3 600 4 009 Volunteer hours in attendance at incidents <600 000 >890 000 <600 000 1 042 306 No. of aircraft operating hours 1 000 1 248 975 1 446 No. of participants at community engagement programs 15 000 19 200 15 000 18 010 No. of households participating in community resilience programs

2 500 2 000 2 500 2 568

No. of Bushfire Information Hotline calls from the community

<20 000 40 000 <20 000 35 188

No. of CFS website hits: • website page views 10 000 000 16 000 000 8 000 000 10 108 557 • website page visits 5 000 000 5 100 000 5 000 000 4 908 793 No. of CFS social media interactions: • Facebook page views 300 000 305 000 176 000 472 518 • total reach 20 000 000 22 000 000 8 000 000 20 533 198 No. of native vegetation clearance applications 10 5 20 5 No. of building development assessments 600 550 800 474 No. of trained accredited bushfire cause investigators 65 65 78 70

Sub-program 1.2: Frontline Service Delivery Support


CFS delivers frontline services to the community by supporting that service delivery with review and planning of operational capability, sound governance frameworks, research and development to improve fire trucks, fire stations, equipment and firefighter protection systems as they are replaced, and maintaining high standards of operational readiness through the provision of nationally recognised training for frontline personnel.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses ...................................................................... 13 695 127 968 13 399 13 320

Income .......................................................................... 1 553 1 491 1 463 1 483


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 41.6 41.6 41.6 38.3





The $114.3 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to the revaluation of the workers compensation provision during 2014–15 to recognise expanded eligibility under presumptive legislation for CFS volunteers with specific cancers.


The $114.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to the revaluation of the workers compensation provision during 2014–15 to recognise expanded eligibility under presumptive legislation for CFS volunteers with specific cancers.


The $114.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to the revaluation of the workers compensation provision during 2014–15 to recognise expanded eligibility under presumptive legislation for CFS volunteers with specific cancers.


• Provided additional training for CFS volunteers, including first aid training and rural firefighting courses.

• Upgraded CFS radios in readiness for the digital upgrade of the government radio network.

• Purchased new breathing apparatus sets and cylinders for CFS brigades with structure fire and hazardous materials capabilities.

• Awarded a contract through a South Australian supplier for a tactical communications solution to replace the current ageing VHF radios used by volunteer firefighters on the fireground.

• Purchased additional thermal imaging cameras.

• Reviewed CFS doctrine and incident management capability against the nationally adopted version four of the Australasian Inter-agency Incident Management System (AIIMS 4).

Targets 2015–16

• Provide additional rural firefighting training courses to ensure that additional volunteers are trained.

• Commence the three year roll-out of new VHF radios to CFS brigades.

• Improve volunteer access to CFS system through the volunteer portal.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

No. of injuries per 100 000 operational hours <15 <10 <15 8



Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of state level 3 exercises conducted 1 — 1 1 No. of regional level 2 exercises conducted 6 8 6 7 No. of accredited training courses: 3 155 2 768 2 400 2 687 • bushfire 1 200 918 1 120 925 • road crash rescue 20 21 25 20 • structural 375 375 285 458 • hazmat 20 19 15 20 • leadership 40 26 25 43 • other 1 500 1 409 930 1 221



Country Fire Service


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................11 647 11 720 11 126 11 669 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................193 191 185 328 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................630 636 606 653 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................1 178 1 160 1 128 1 070 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................341 339 331 422Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................41 128 46 766 40 427 47 868 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................12 285 12 285 12 285 10 288Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................412 402 402 387Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................142 94 — —Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................519 114 505 505 2 581

Total expenses 68 475 188 098 66 995 75 267

Income

Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................1 875 1 902 1 874 2 090Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................76 638 74 687 67 822 67 617Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................43 42 42 —Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 543Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................1 193 1 162 1 162 774Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................269 269 269 150Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................-19 -19 -19 -56Resources received free of charge ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................895 869 819 1 112

Total income 80 894 78 912 71 969 72 231

Net cost of providing services -12 419 109 186 -4 974 3 036


Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 48 — 7 327

Net income from/expenses to state government — 48 — 7 327

Net result 12 419 -109 138 4 974 4 291



Total comprehensive result 12 419 -109 138 4 974 274





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................5 334 4 023 10 881 10 250Receivables .......................................................................................................................................3 188 3 188 968 3 188Other financial assets .......................................................................................................................................1 869 1 869 1 916 1 869Non-current assets held for sale .......................................................................................................................................991 991 991 991


Non current assets

Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................53 283 54 004 56 259 54 760Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................106 747 103 401 105 184 99 295Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................9 9 — 9


Total assets 171 421 167 485 176 199 170 362

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................3 335 3 342 3 980 3 349Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................267 177 122 104 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................1 393 1 393 1 275 1 393 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................495 495 463 495 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................88 88 51 88Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................706 706 466 706



Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................2 926 2 822 2 758 2 718Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................99 878 108 548 34 790 2 457



Net assets 62 333 49 914 132 294 159 052

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................16 497 4 078 82 441 113 216Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................45 836 45 836 49 853 45 836

Total equity 62 333 49 914 132 294 159 052






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................22 465 21 778 15 108 14 179Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................41 135 46 773 40 434 55 316Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................412 402 402 387Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................142 94 — —Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................519 505 505 —


Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................76 638 74 687 67 822 67 617Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 875 1 902 1 874 23Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................43 42 42 —Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 193 1 162 1 162 1 732Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................269 269 269 142GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 5 430Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................895 869 819 864


State government

Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 48 — 7 327

Net cash provided by state government — 48 — 7 327



Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................15 179 15 904 16 016 12 523


Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................250 250 250 262Other receipts .......................................................................................................................................— — — 68

Cash generated from investing activities 250 250 250 330


Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 1 311 -6 227 -227 1 060




Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1






Expenses


• revaluation of the workers compensation provision during 2014–15 to recognise expanded eligibility under presumptive legislation for CFS volunteers with specific cancers ($114.0 million)

• extraordinary bushfire response costs in 2014–15 ($6.6 million)

partially offset by

• the impact of indexation on supplies and services in 2015–16 ($1 million).

Income


• additional income from the Community Emergency Services Fund in 2015–16 to facilitate workers compensation payments ($6.7 million) and expenditure for new budget measures ($1.0 million)

partially offset by

• funding for extraordinary bushfire response costs in 2014–15 ($6.6 million).


The $3.9 million increase in total assets is primarily due to recognition of new plant and equipment in 2015–16.

The $8.5 million decrease in total liabilities is primarily due to the estimated movement in the workers compensation provision as determined by actuarial assessment.







Agency: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service



Emergency Services — MFS


Contents

Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 82 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 82 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 82 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 83 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 83 Program 1: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service .............................................................. 84 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 96 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 99



Objective

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is a statutory authority committed to protecting life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies. The objectives of the MFS are to:

• demonstrate leadership and confidently advance our services

• engage with our stakeholders and effectively plan to meet community needs

• minimise the frequency and impacts of emergencies through safety regulation, community support and public education

• be prepared in order to provide efficient and effective emergency services

• provide a response service that minimises the effects of emergencies

• provide a recovery service that reduces the social and economic impacts of emergencies

• pursue service innovation and efficiencies.




1. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

1.1 Leadership 1.2 Prevention and Community

Preparedness 1.3 Operational Preparedness 1.4 Response 1.5 Recovery 1.6 Business Excellence

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated


South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service ......................................... 940.0 940.5 932.3

Total 940.0 940.5 932.3





Program net cost of services summary(a)


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service ......... 126 214 122 053 120 750 124 353

Total 126 214 122 053 120 750 124 353




Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated



New projects Aerial Firefighting Appliances Jun 2016 4 740 3 570 1 170 —

Total new projects 4 740 3 570 1 170 —

Existing projects Glen Osmond Fire Station .................... Jun 2015 3 994 — 90 — Salisbury Fire Station ........................... Jun 2016 7 677 200 6 162 2 450

Total existing projects 11 671 200 6 252 2 450

Annual programs Capital works, vehicles and equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 3 752 2 850 4 297

Replacement of SA Government Radio Network (GRN) Radios ......................... n.a. n.a. 201 196 196





Program 1: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service


The MFS is a statutory authority committed to protecting life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies throughout greater metropolitan Adelaide and 16 major regional centres. The MFS is governed by the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005.

The MFS maintains a trained professional workforce that includes full-time and retained firefighters, as well as non-operational management and support staff.

Sub-programs

1.1 Leadership

1.2 Prevention and Community Preparedness

1.3 Operational Preparedness

1.4 Response

1.5 Recovery

1.6 Business Excellence


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 111 420 108 208 106 934 110 761 Supplies and services ................................................... 11 529 10 786 10 420 13 299 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 8 541 8 541 8 541 7 124 Intra-government expenses .......................................... 290 370 290 — Other expenses ............................................................ 34 32 32 365

Total expenses 131 814 127 937 126 217 131 549

Income Commonwealth Government revenues ........................ 982 949 949 926 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 4 214 4 116 4 116 3 820 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 4 4 4 1 021 Interest revenue ............................................................ 112 112 112 182 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — -7 Other income ................................................................ 288 703 286 1 254

Total income 5 600 5 884 5 467 7 196


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 940.0 940.5 926.7 932.3



Sub-program 1.1: Leadership


This sub-program provides emergency services sector leadership by developing and implementing a common strategic direction, shared goals and accountability.

The MFS is strongly committed to developing innovative, flexible and responsive leaders through the provision of clear and realistic career pathways and through access to innovative, best practice leadership development programs.

The MFS is recognised as a leading provider of emergency services and business excellence and as a quality employer. The MFS employs innovative initiatives to improve performance, workplace diversity and promote the MFS as an employer of choice.

The MFS believes that actively fostering, recognising and promoting excellence improves organisational morale and success, and ensures the MFS better serves our community.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 3 167 3 074 3 033 3 161 Income .......................................................................... — — — —


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 14.0 14.0 13.8 13.9









• During 2014–15 the MFS has further expanded its photovoltaic energy generation from 105kW to approximately 125kW through the installation of a large photovoltaic system at the new Salisbury Command station.

Targets 2015–16

• Meet or exceed Government of South Australia targets for reductions in energy and water usage.




2015–16 Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly practices are employed by increasing total MFS photovoltaic energy generation. The MFS aims to contribute to government sustainability objectives by increasing the amount of photovoltaic energy generated by the agency. All new MFS fire stations are now built with a minimum of 12.5 kilowatts.

125kW 125 kW 105kW 107kW

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Ensure 100% of organisational plans required by the SAFECOM Board are developed and completed:

• business plan submitted 100% 100% 100% 100% • workforce plan submitted 100% 100% 100% 100% % of senior managers holding tertiary or post-graduate management qualifications The MFS develops current and future leaders through access to graduate and post-graduate management qualifications. At senior management level personnel are provided with access to graduate certificate, diploma and masters programs.

80% 80% 80% 80%



Sub-program 1.2: Prevention and Community Preparedness


This sub-program minimises the likelihood and consequences of emergencies through fire cause investigation, safety inspections of public buildings, regulation, community support and public education. Our personnel also provide engineering advice and assistance with the development of alternate building fire safety solutions.

Our community safety programs focus on understanding then engaging the community and other partners to increase awareness of risk and improve community safety. Key services include community education, incident investigation, advice, inspections and the commissioning of safety systems.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses .................................................................. 712 691 682 711 Income ...................................................................... 330 346 322 424

Net cost of sub-program 382 345 360 287

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0









• Identified the cause of fire in over 91 per cent of fires investigated. This high rate of fire cause identification allows the development of prevention strategies including the removal of dangerous products from the marketplace.

• Achieved a 99 per cent change in Road Awareness program participant attitudes towards safer road use behaviours. This result suggests participants will be less likely to adopt or accept high-risk behaviours.

• Achieved a 1 per cent recidivism rate among participants in the Juvenile Firelighter Prevention Program. The success of this program greatly reduces costs to the community (social and economic) associated with deliberate fire lighting.



Targets 2015–16

• Establish the cause of fires for more than 90 per cent of all fires investigated.

• Change the attitudes towards road use risks and behaviours in more than 80 per cent of Road Awareness program participants.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Identify risks associated with fire and other emergencies:

% of fire causes that are undetermined <11% 8.4% <11% 9%

Foster behaviours that increase community preparedness:

% of Road Awareness program participants who indicate they have changed their attitudes towards safe road use behaviours.

>80% 99% >80% 95%

% of participants in the Juvenile Firelighter Prevention program who are recidivists This program is reducing community risk by decreasing the incidence of repeated fire lighting.

<5% 1% <5% 5%

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Identify risks associated with fire and other emergencies

No. of fires investigated 150 121 150 172 No. of fires investigated for the CFS 60 56 60 46 No. of deliberate/accidental/undetermined 70/120/20 130/12/13 70/120/20 58/99/15

Foster behaviours that increase community preparedness

No. of educational visits to community groups, including schools There was a small reduction in the number of schools requesting educational visits during 2014–15.

500 450 600 520

No. of participants in community education programs, including schools From 2014–15 the MFS will not include Royal Show MFS stand and community fete attendances in this data set.

40 000 55 000 40 000 75 986

No. of attendees at the MFS Royal Show Stand The MFS will only measure Royal Show MFS stand attendees who have meaningful engagement at the stand.

20 000 18 000 20 000 —

Ensure South Australian environs are safe places to live and work

No. of health facilities inspections and fire safety surveys 200 226 200 206 No. of building development proposals assessed 160 204 160 255 No. of hazard complaint sites investigated 100 87 100 151 No. of fire alarm inspections and connections 250 344 250 275 % of building development assessments appealed — — — — % of building development assessments completed within 28 days

100% 96% 100% 100%

No. of booster/hydrant tests/commissioning 160 170 160 174 No. of Building Fire Safety Committee meetings/inspections 140 140 160 134 No. of targeted inspections of public places by taskforce 60 76 60 110



2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of public places inspected (PBI) by operational personnel Public building inspections results for 2013–14 are unavailable as some stations were unable to enter data for PBIs due to Windows 7 roll-out.

500 550 500 n.a.

No. of entries into the Premises Risk Information Systems Management data base Entries into the Premises Risk Information Systems Management database is a new target for 2014–15.

1 000 996 1 000 n.a.

Sub-program 1.3: Operational Preparedness


The goal of the operational preparedness sub-program is to prepare for excellent emergency service delivery to the community. Operational preparedness contributes directly to community confidence in the Government of South Australia’s capability to respond to emergencies and to protect the community, infrastructure and the environment. Operational preparedness is essential to support high quality, effective emergency service delivery.

Key components include learning and development programs, the procurement and management of information and communications technology, and the provision of effective equipment, vehicles, infrastructure and plant.

The MFS continues to provide its workforce with access to both nationally recognised competency-based training through the staff development framework and tertiary level qualifications through the executive development program. These programs enjoy high participation rates and have been developed and implemented through industry leading partnerships with the TAFE and university sectors.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 7 735 7 507 7 406 7 719 Income .......................................................................... 4 4 4 4


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 23.0 23.0 22.7 22.8











• Developed pre-incident plans for 100 per cent of South Australian major events during 2014–15. These plans help protect South Australians attending major community events including the Clipsal 500, Tour Down Under and Adelaide Oval Concerts.

• Commissioned the first Combined Aerial Pumping Appliance. These provide both general pumping as well as high rise response capability. This provides enhanced capability to new development projects including Mawson Lakes and Bowden.

Targets 2015–16

• Complete two full-time firefighter recruitment courses.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

% of incidents that are supported by appropriate vehicles and equipment

100% 100% 100% 100%

% of fleet maintained at operational capacity/availability 100% 100% 100% 100% Maintenance of fleet reserve capability Minimum of two reserve appliances available 100 per cent of time.

80% 90% 80% 88%

% of MFS fleet requiring replacement within two years <10% 10% <10% 10% Ensure the development and delivery of effective emergency management systems through the number of South Australian major events which have current fire protection plans

100% 100% 100% 100%

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of personnel recruited MFS has experienced fewer separations than predicted during 2013–14 as employees have deferred retirement due to economic conditions. As a consequence no recruitment was undertaken in 2013–14 and 2014–15.

36 — — —

Establish and maintain effective career development and management systems through:

• Total number of MFS personnel enrolled in vocational education and training programs

300 409 350 437

• no. of personnel enrolled in vocational education and training programs on a voluntary basis

100 197 125 210

• no. of personnel enrolled in vocational education and training programs on a mandatory basis

150 194 225 227

• total units of study MFS personnel are enrolled in Reduced enrolments occurred or will occur because no personnel were recruited during 2013–14 and 2014–15.

750 1 205 1 000 1 322

• units enrolled on mandatory basis Reduced enrolments have occurred because no personnel were recruited during 2012–13 and 2013–14.

500 628 700 719

• units enrolled in on a voluntary basis Enrolment projection will be reduced until recruitment fully recommences

250 577 300 603

Develop and maintain the core skills of personnel through: • no. of programs delivered 2 2 3 3 • no. of external partnerships utilised 2 3 3 3 % of personal protection equipment fit for operational purposes

100% 100% 100% 99%



2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of major inter-agency exercises conducted to ensure the development and delivery of effective emergency management systems

4 4 4 6

Sub-program 1.4: Response


This sub-program provides a response service that minimises the effects of emergencies on the community. The provision of response services includes 000 call receipts, the dispatch and deployment of emergency resources and the management of emergency incidents.

The MFS is the primary provider of structural firefighting services to South Australia and is also responsible for the management of urban search and rescue, hazardous materials incidents and road crash rescue in its gazetted areas.

The risk of urban fire is expected to either remain at current levels or increase as the effects of fire prevention programs are offset by urban consolidation and an ageing and increasingly diverse population.

New risks to the community include potential chemical, biological and radiological hazards, highly inflammable modern synthetic products and greater congestion on our urban roads, which put pressure on response times.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses ............................................................................. 117 248 113 800 112 269 117 012

Income ................................................................................. 4 236 4 452 4 136 5 445


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 890.9 891.4 878.4 883.7



The $3.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to indexation of expenses and the Firefighters Enterprise Agreement.


The $1.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to retention leave backfill ($0.6 million) and the Firefighters Enterprise Agreement 2014 ($0.5 million).




The $3.2 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to the revaluation of the workers compensation provision during 2013–14 to recognise presumptive legislation for MFS firefighters with specific cancers.


• Answered 95 per cent of 000 calls from the public in less than five seconds ensuring appropriate response was quickly dispatched to all emergency incidents.

• Continued to meet targets for the efficient operation of the SA Computer Aided Dispatch system (SACAD).

• Contained 78 per cent of structure fires to the room or area of origin. This result helped to minimise the cost of fires to the South Australian community.

• Responded to a major factory fire at a mattress recycling centre in Hackham. Effective firefighting actions by MFS crews restricted the fire to the building of origin and prevented damage to adjoining properties.

• Responded to an extended fire at a waste disposal facility in Wingfield. Firefighting actions reduced the spread of contaminants and pollutants into the air and waterways.

• Responded to a hazardous materials spillage on the container vessel MV Maersk Launceston that had the potential for major economic loss and environmental damage. Approximately 75 MFS personnel undertook decontamination activities over four days to neutralise the incident.

Targets 2015–16

• Achieve an average out the door time of less than 120 seconds for all metropolitan Adelaide emergency responses.

• Achieve first arrival times of seven minutes in metropolitan stations with a full-time crew and 11 minutes in regional stations with retained crews in more than 90 per cent of incidents.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Ensure effective operational call receipt and dispatch: • response to incidents 100% 100% 100% 100% • average time to answer call (in seconds) <5 3.84 <5 4.4 • average call handling time (in seconds)

This is a new target for 2015–16. The 2014–15 result is based on trial data.

<130 120 n.a. n.a.

• % of time agreed call response standard was met (service factor)

90% 97.56% 90% 96%

• Average Metropolitan Out the Door Time (seconds) <120 96 <120 115 Ensure response provided within appropriate timeframes: The figures below include Priority 2 (non-emergency) response times and responses to bushfires in remote areas that have impacted negatively on response times.

• % of MFS arrivals to within seven minutes of callout in a metropolitan area with a full-time MFS crew

90% 80% 90% n.a.

• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a regional area with a retained MFS crew

90% 89% 90% 90%

• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a town/area with a retained and a full-time crew

90% 76% 90% 74%

• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a town/area with a retained and a full-time day working crew

90% 63% 90% 62%



2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Ensure effective fire ground operations • % of fire contained to room of origin >60% 78% >60% n.a. • % of fires contained to the object of origin >60% 58% >20% n.a.

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of emergency calls received <35 000 48 000 <35 000 51 205 No. of responses to structure fires: <1 250 1 119 1 250 1 157 • metropolitan responses <1 000 936 <1 000 990 • regional responses <250 183 <250 167 No. of responses to vehicle fires: <1 000 551 <1 000 639 • metropolitan responses <890 474 <890 578 • regional responses <110 77 <110 61 No. of responses to other fires: <3 500 2 172 <3 500 2 288 • metropolitan responses <3 000 1 635 <3 000 1 821 • regional responses <500 537 <500 467 No. of responses to dangerous substances: <700 650 <700 675 • metropolitan responses <600 525 <600 563 • regional responses <100 125 <100 112 No. of responses to rescues: <3 400 4 101 <3 400 4 314 • metropolitan responses <3 000 3 734 <3 000 3 991 • regional responses <400 367 <400 323 No. of responses to fire alarms: <7 000 6 198 <7 000 7 493 • metropolitan area <6 000 5 473 <6 000 6 605 • regional areas <1 000 725 <1 000 888 No. of other responses: <3 300 3 898 <3 300 4 963 • metropolitan area 2 850 3 075 <2 850 4 074 • regional areas <450 823 <450 889 Total number of incidents generating a response: <20 000 18 689 <20 150 21 529 • metropolitan area <17 340 15 852 <17 340 18 622 • regional areas <2 810 2 837 <2 810 2 907

Sub-program 1.5: Recovery


This sub-program provides recovery services that reduce the social and economic impacts of emergencies.

Recovery includes supporting communities in their reconstruction of physical infrastructure and restoration of emotional, social, economic and physical wellbeing and returning emergency service providers to a state of preparedness after responding to incidents. Key internal services include operational recovery and personnel support.

It is increasingly recognised that property value alone does not reflect the true economic impact of fire and other emergencies. The MFS has recognised the need for an increased focus on the effective recovery services both to emergency service personnel and to persons impacted by fire and other emergencies. The MFS ensures all employees are provided with access to an effective post-incident support process through an employee assistance program.



2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 908 881 870 906 Income .......................................................................... — — — —

Net cost of sub-program 908 881 870 906

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 4.1 4.1 3.9 4.0









• Provided post-incident support to 100 per cent of employees and their family members who requested these services during 2014–15.

Targets 2015–16

• Continue to provide support to victims of fires and other emergencies.

• Ensure appropriate post-incident support is provided to MFS personnel and their family members in 100 per cent of cases where this is required.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Provide effective post-incident support and development to the community:

• % of significant fires (>$25 000) where MFS provided support to victims of emergency incidents in the community

10% 10% 10% 10%

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of MFS employee assistance interventions for MFS personnel This figure is comprised of both MFS personnel and family members who accessed post incident support.

70 100 70 170



Sub-program 1.6: Business Excellence


This sub-program provides business and improvement services including risk, human resource, physical and financial management.

The sector aims to comply with AS/NZS 8000 Good Governance Principles. Key governance principles are encapsulated in the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission’s (SAFECOM) governance policy and framework which place governance obligations on each agency and the board.

MFS monitors its current effectiveness, efficiency and innovation in order to set informed targets for improvement. Since many services provided by MFS to the community rely on third parties, including SAFECOM, it is important to ensure service level agreements are effective.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses ...................................................................... 2 044 1 984 1 957 2 040

Income .......................................................................... 1 030 1 082 1 005 1 323

Net cost of sub-program 1 014 902 952 717

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0








Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of SAFECOM Board quarterly reports submitted 4 4 4 4 No. of corporate governance committee meetings conducted 5 5 5 5 No. of planning and resilience committee meetings conducted

5 5 5 5

No. of finance committee meetings conducted 5 7 5 10



South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................88 450 85 683 84 430 85 778 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................3 168 3 105 3 104 2 958 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................4 726 4 640 4 630 4 931 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................11 467 11 235 11 232 11 027 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................3 609 3 545 3 538 6 067Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................11 529 10 786 10 420 13 275 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 24Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................8 541 8 541 8 541 7 124Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................290 370 290 —Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................34 32 32 365

Total expenses 131 814 127 937 126 217 131 549

Income

Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................982 949 949 926Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................130 532 123 845 123 926 120 793Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................— 86 6 —Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................4 214 4 116 4 116 3 820Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................4 4 4 1 021Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................112 112 112 182Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -7Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................288 617 280 1 254

Total income 136 132 129 729 129 393 127 989

Net cost of providing services -4 318 -1 792 -3 176 3 560


Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 1 069 — 223

Net income from/expenses to state government — 1 069 — 223

Net result 4 318 2 861 3 176 -3 337


Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1 836

Total comprehensive result 4 318 2 861 3 176 -1 501





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................11 730 10 876 10 757 10 844Receivables .......................................................................................................................................1 126 1 126 879 1 126Non-current assets held for sale .......................................................................................................................................40 40 255 40


Non current assets

Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................111 450 109 097 108 813 103 218Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................27 570 30 786 28 313 34 783Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................— — 9 —


Total assets 151 916 151 925 149 026 150 011

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................6 054 6 339 6 379 6 624Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................566 3 402 3 196 2 925 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................8 198 8 091 8 032 7 984 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................3 573 3 323 3 941 3 073 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................938 938 705 938Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................2 078 2 078 1 144 2 078



Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................18 306 17 137 16 952 15 968Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................2 423 5 155 50 665 7 820



Net assets 109 780 105 462 58 012 102 601

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................11 335 7 017 -38 597 4 156Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................98 445 98 445 96 609 98 445

Total equity 109 780 105 462 58 012 102 601






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................115 462 108 870 107 596 106 266Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................11 814 11 071 10 705 15 301GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 130Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................290 370 290 —Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................34 32 32 22


Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................130 532 123 845 123 926 120 793Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................982 949 949 926Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 86 6 —Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 214 4 116 4 116 4 524Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 4 4 705Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................112 112 112 182GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1 218Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................288 617 280 1 289


State government

Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 1 069 — 223

Net cash provided by state government — 1 069 — 223



Cash outflows



Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................45 45 45 231

Cash generated from investing activities 45 45 45 231


Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 854 32 3 872 2 661








Expenses


• the Firefighters Enterprise Agreement 2014 and retention leave ($2.0 million)

• a revision to the calculation of efficiency dividend savings ($1.0 million).

Income


• increased payments from the Community Emergency Services Fund mainly for indexation of expenses ($2.2 million)

• the Firefighters Enterprise Agreement 2014 and retention leave ($2.0 million)

• replacement of the Emergency Services Comcen telecommunications system ($0.7 million).


The $4.3 million decrease in total liabilities is primarily due to:

• a decrease in the salaries and wages liability ($2.8 million)

• a decrease in the long-term provisions ($2.7 million).







Agency: South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission



Emergency Services — SAFECOM


Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 104 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 104 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 104 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 104 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 105 Program 1: Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support .............. 106 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 111 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 117 Additional information for administered items ............................................................................... 119



Objective

To create a safer community by providing a unified strategic direction to the emergency services sector for service delivery, governance and accountability.




1. Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support

1.1 Emergency Service Support 1.2 Emergency Management

Administered items

In addition to the above responsibilities, the agency administers the following item on behalf of the minister:

• Community Emergency Services Fund.

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated


South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission .............. 48.8 58.8 66.8

Total 48.8 58.8 66.8




Net cost of services(a)

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support .......................... 17 524 17 590 14 192 13 138

Total 17 524 17 590 14 192 13 138





There are no new investing initiatives in 2015–16.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated



Existing projects Emergency Information Warning System (Alert SA) ................................. Jun 2015 4 816 — 1 880 2 950

Total existing projects 4 816 — 1 880 2 950

Annual programs Minor Capital Works and Equipment .... n.a. n.a. — 252 —

Total annual programs — 252 —

Total investing expenditure 4 816 — 2 132 2 950



Program 1: Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support


The emergency services sector is comprised of the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) and the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES).

SAFECOM performs the following functions for the sector:

• develops and maintains a strategic and policy framework across the emergency services sector

• develops and maintains a framework of sound corporate governance and business support across the emergency services sector

• ensures that appropriate strategic, administrative and other support services are provided to the emergency services organisations

• develops and implements an emergency management framework for South Australia in the national context.

Sub-programs

1.1 Emergency Service Support

1.2 Emergency Management


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 6 605 6 930 5 410 7 603 Supplies and services ................................................... 11 707 9 481 8 803 5 404 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 867 867 867 775 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 2 810 1 609 2 897 1 891 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 380 870 — 223 Other Expenses ............................................................ 93 90 90 199

Total expenses 22 462 19 847 18 067 16 095

Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 4 176 1 514 3 132 1 979 Sale of goods and services .......................................... 604 589 589 666 Interest revenue ............................................................ 24 24 24 251 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — -1 Other income ................................................................ 134 130 130 62

Total income 4 938 2 257 3 875 2 957


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 48.8 58.8 45.8 66.8



Sub-program 1.1: Emergency Service Support


This sub-program provides service support to the operational agencies MFS, CFS and SES. This includes risk, human resource management, health, safety and welfare management, information technology, asset procurement and financial management.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 13 081 9 374 8 818 9 984 Income .......................................................................... 762 743 743 971


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 45.8 44.8 43.8 52.4




• training and support services for new volunteers ($2.9 million)

• replacement of the Emergency Services Communication Centre and additional support for the South Australian Computer Aided Dispatch (SACAD) system ($0.6 million)

• provision of a second set of protective clothing for CFS operations ($0.6 million)

partially offset by

• efficiency dividends and savings allocated for the 2015–16 financial year ($0.4 million).


The $0.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to additional support for the Emergency Services Sector reform.


The $0.6 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to ongoing budget saving strategies.


• Completed desktop asset replacement program and deployment of software upgrades to support Windows based tablet devices for the sector.

• Implemented an awareness campaign for the 25 km/h speed limit around emergency vehicles attending incidents.

• Continued to improve the Volunteer Identify Management system to automate the management of staff and volunteer accounts and the implementation of an enterprise social network.

• Worked with sector stakeholders to implement the presumptive legislation relating to the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Firefighters) Amendment Act 2013 to assist firefighters with cancer claims.



• Managed the upgrade of the Emergency Services Sector records management system and the support of shared ICT infrastructure.

Targets 2015–16

• Continue to develop the workforce model to sustain service delivery to agencies.

• Develop and implement an updated strategic plan for SAFECOM. • Develop and implement a procurement education and awareness training program for CFS, MFS,

SES and SAFECOM staff. • Commence evaluation of a sector business intelligence knowledge management solution to

facilitate strategic data analysis across the sector.

Sub-program 1.2: Emergency Management


This sub-program provides emergency management initiatives across the state. This includes the Emergency Information Warning System (Alert SA) and State Emergency Information Call Centre Capability (SEICCC) programs as well as administering a range of joint State and Commonwealth Government funded initiatives.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 9 381 10 473 9 249 6 111 Income .......................................................................... 4 176 1 514 3 132 1 986


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.0 14.0 2.0 14.4




• higher expenditure in 2014–15 for the Natural Disaster Resilience Program and National Emergency Management Projects ($2.6 million)

partially offset by

• carryover of expenditure from 2014–15 for the Alert SA project ($1.0 million)

• the establishment of the Regional Capability Community Fund ($0.5 million).


• changes in the timing of payments from 2014–15 to 2015–16 for the Natural Disaster Resilience Program ($3.2 million), partially offset by lower funding for the National Emergency Management Program ($0.5 million).





• carryover of expenditure from 2013–14 for National Emergency Management Projects ($1.3 million) and Alert SA ($1.1 million)

partially offset by

• lower expenditure for the Natural Disaster Resilience Program ($1.2 million).


• change in timing of payments for the Natural Disaster Resilience Program from 2014–15 to 2015–16 ($2.1 million), partially offset by increased Commonwealth funding for National Emergency Management Projects ($0.5 million).



• carryover of expenditure from 2013–14 for the Natural Disaster Resilience Program ($2.7 million) • increased expenditure for the Alert SA project ($1.1 million)

• National Emergency Management Projects ($0.8 million).


• Produced a State Summary Risk Assessment (for natural disaster). • Provided significant contribution to the development of freely accessible resources to support

training of risk management practitioners in the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines.

• Delivered the 2013–15 Natural Disaster Resilience Program (Commonwealth Government and state grant funding program focused on disaster mitigation).

• Further developed the South Australian Implementation and Communication Plans for the National Strategy for Disaster Resilience.

• Procured, developed and implemented the Alert SA Web Channel Solution website <www.alert.sa.gov.au> and mobile application.

• Commenced implementation of stage two of the Zone Emergency Risk Management System including producing 61 Emergency Risk Management Reports and 11 Zone Emergency Management Plans.

• Provided jurisdiction input to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements.

Targets 2015–16

• Deliver the new Regional Capability Community Fund grant scheme to provide grants to regional and remote SES and CFS units, local government, individuals/groups and farm fire units.

• Increase community awareness of non-operational volunteer roles available within CFS and SES promoting the benefits of employing emergency services volunteers and building stronger links with large employers in the regional areas under a Targeted Volunteer Recruitment Retention Program.

• Complete the implementation of stage two of the Zone Emergency Risk Management System.



• Lead the development of the SA State Emergency Risk Management Framework. • Finalise the completion of the all-hazard website. • Develop a solution to manage the risk of local government workers compensation liability for

council workers involved with emergency incident response.





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................4 857 5 118 3 851 6 440 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................228 226 198 106 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................358 373 305 331 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................679 729 615 659 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................483 484 441 67Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................11 591 9 368 8 690 5 392 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................116 113 113 12Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................867 867 867 775Borrowing costs .........................................................................................................................................................................7 7 7 —Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................2 810 1 609 2 897 1 891Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................380 870 — 223Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................86 83 83 199

Total expenses 22 462 19 847 18 067 16 095

Income

Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................4 176 1 514 3 132 1 979Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................14 399 11 487 10 731 11 058Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................604 589 589 666Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................24 24 24 251Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -1Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................134 130 130 62

Total income 19 337 13 744 14 606 14 015



Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 32 — 12

Net income from/expenses to state government — 32 — 12

Total comprehensive result -3 125 -6 071 -3 461 -2 068





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................1 537 3 353 917 9 656Receivables .......................................................................................................................................623 623 953 1 198


Non current assets

Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................27 27 32 27Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................744 1 611 3 206 346Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................2 001 2 001 1 441 2 001


Total assets 4 932 7 615 6 549 13 228

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................1 482 1 419 2 554 1 356Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................126 83 118 24 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................631 631 675 631 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................378 378 372 378 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................40 40 40 40Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................31 31 25 31



Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................2 061 1 725 2 274 1 389Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................135 135 152 135



Net assets 48 3 173 339 9 244

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................48 3 173 339 9 244

Total equity 48 3 173 339 9 244






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................6 163 6 472 4 952 7 906Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................11 707 9 481 8 803 6 421Interest paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................7 7 7 —Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 810 1 609 2 897 1 891GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 196Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................380 870 — 223Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................86 83 83 170


Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................14 399 11 487 10 731 11 058Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 176 1 514 3 132 1 979Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................604 589 589 636Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................24 24 24 251Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................134 705 130 76


State government

Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 32 — 12

Net cash provided by state government — 32 — 12

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -1 816 -4 171 -2 136 -2 795


Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................— 2 132 2 950 206

Cash used in investing activities — 2 132 2 950 206

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities — -2 132 -2 950 -206

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -1 816 -6 303 -5 086 -3 001


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 1 537 3 353 917 9 656



Administered items for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................8 571 7 648 8 488 8 413Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................5 817 2 359 4 164 2 588Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................263 826 250 412 242 769 237 743

Total expenses 278 214 260 419 255 421 248 744

Income

Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................283 816 263 944 262 642 248 563Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................421 416 416 409Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................1 500 1 500 1 500 1 523

Total income 285 737 265 860 264 558 250 495

Total comprehensive result 7 523 5 441 9 137 1 751





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................14 331 6 808 10 875 25 423Receivables .......................................................................................................................................3 877 3 877 3 173 3 877


Total assets 18 208 10 685 14 048 29 300

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................1 656 1 656 3 887 25 712



Net assets 16 552 9 029 10 161 3 588

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................16 552 9 029 10 161 3 588

Total equity 16 552 9 029 10 161 3 588






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................8 571 31 704 8 488 10 013Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 817 2 359 4 164 2 757Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................263 826 250 412 242 769 214 149


Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................283 816 263 944 262 642 247 878Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................421 416 416 409Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 500 1 500 1 500 1 504


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 7 523 -18 615 9 137 22 872

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 7 523 -18 615 9 137 22 872








Expenses

The $2.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to higher expenditure in 2015–16 for training and support services for new volunteers.

Income

The $5.6 million increase in income is primarily due to higher payments from the Community Emergency Services Fund reflecting new initiatives ($4.1 million) and additional funding received in 2015–16 for the Natural Disaster Resilience Program ($2.0 million).


The $3.1 million decrease in net assets is primarily due to carryover of the payment for the Alert SA project to 2015–16 and a decrease in assets as a result of the reclassification of Alert SA from capital to operating.




Expenses


• expenditure on new measures included in the 2015–16 Budget ($6.8 million)

• the extension of presumptive workers compensation entitlements to operational CFS firefighters under the Presumptive Workers and Rehabilitation (Firefighters) Amendment Act 2013 ($6.7 million)

• carryover of funding to Surf Life Saving SA for the Grange Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment ($1.8 million)

• supplementation for additional employee costs under the MFS 2014 Enterprise Agreement ($1.4 million)

• the establishment of the Regional Capability Community Fund ($0.5 million).

Income

The $19.9 million increase in income is primarily due to increased emergency service levy receipts in 2015–16.


The $7.5 million increase in total assets is primarily due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents from the recoup of additional supplementation provided in 2014–15 for the Sampson Flat bushfires.




The $6.3 million decrease in cash outflows is primarily due to the impact of payments that were accrued in 2013–14 for cash management purposes and subsequently paid in 2014–15.

The movement of cash inflows is generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.





Additional information for administered items for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission Statement of cash flows

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000


Cash Outflows Payments for supplies and services

Community Emergency Services Fund — levy collection ........................................................................... 7 169 6 419 6 994 9 452 Community Emergency Services Fund — other expenses and projects ...................................................... 604 1 164 589 561 Community Emergency Services Fund — other supplies and services ........................................................ 798 24 121 905 —

Grants and subsidies Volunteer support and community grants ......................... 5 817 2 359 4 164 2 757

Intra-government transfers Community Emergency Services Fund — emergency services agencies ............................................................. 237 473 224 405 217 397 212 968 Community Emergency Services Fund — emergency services provided by other government agencies ............. 26 353 26 007 25 372 1 181


Cash inflows Intra-government transfers

Emergency services levy — fixed property collections (government)..................................................................... 7 589 6 997 7 256 2 739 Emergency services levy — fixed property collections (private — including local government) ............................. 200 269 182 959 183 330 97 681 Emergency services levy — mobile property .................... 41 888 39 848 39 848 32 950 Emergency services levy — remissions ............................ 27 376 27 599 25 638 107 216 Emergency services levy — pensioner concessions ........ 6 694 6 541 6 570 7 292

Fees, fines and penalties Emergency services levy — certificate sales and other .... 421 416 416 409

Interest received Community Emergency Services Fund — from fund cash balance ..................................................................... 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 504

Cash generated from operations 285 737 265 860 264 558 249 791 Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 7 523 -18 615 9 137 22 872 Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 7 523 -18 615 9 137 22 872 Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 6 808 25 423 1 738 2 551






Agency: South Australian State Emergency Service



Emergency Services — SES


Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 124 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 124 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 124 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 125 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 125 Program 1: State Emergency Service ........................................................................................ 126 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 130 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 133



Objective

The Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 provides for the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) to:

• assist the South Australian Commissioner of Police in dealing with any emergency

• assist the state coordinator (the South Australian Commissioner of Police), in accordance with the State Emergency Management Plan, in carrying out prevention, preparedness, response and recovery operations under the Emergency Management Act 2004

• assist the Chief Executive, Department for Health and Ageing, in accordance with the Public Health Emergency Management Plan, in carrying out prevention, preparedness, response or recovery operations under the Public and Environmental Health Act 1987

• assist the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service and South Australian Country Fire Service in dealing with any emergency

• deal with any emergency caused by flood or storm damage, or where there is no other body or person with lawful authority to assume control of operations for dealing with the emergency

• deal with any emergency until such time as any other body or person that has lawful authority to assume control of operations for dealing with the emergency has assumed control

• respond to emergency calls and, where appropriate, provide assistance in any situation of need (whether or not the situation constitutes an emergency)

• undertake rescues.




1. State Emergency Service Nil

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated


South Australian State Emergency Service ........................................... 42.3 41.3 42.7

Total 42.3 41.3 42.7






Net cost of services(a)

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. State Emergency Service ................................... 14 176 14 246 13 385 14 488

Total 14 176 14 246 13 385 14 488




The investing program represents building works, the replacement program for rescue vehicles and vessels, information technology and major rescue equipment acquisition.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated



Existing projects SES Whyalla Unit — redevelopment of accommodation .................................... Sep 2014 1 135 — 196 150

Total existing projects 1 135 — 196 150

Annual programs Capital Works and rescue equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 3 240 3 012 2 917 Replacement of telecommunications equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 387 378 378 SES Light Vehicle Fleet ........................ n.a. n.a. 262 256 256





Program 1: State Emergency Service

Description/objective SES provides a community based volunteer emergency service across the state. Provisions under the State Emergency Management Plan, established by the Emergency Management Act 2004, confer responsibilities on SES to act as a control agency for emergencies associated with flooding, extreme weather and structural collapse, and establishes the SES as a functional service in its own right. SES is also responsible as a hazard leader for maintaining the state plan for extreme weather including heat waves.

SES currently consists of 67 units located in both rural and urban centres across South Australia (54 units are based in rural areas). The service comprises approximately 1700 volunteers and 40 employees. SES also provides support for volunteer marine rescue organisations, their 14 flotillas and approximately 500 operational and 1500 affiliated volunteer marine rescue volunteers strategically located along South Australia’s coastline.

The rescue and support services SES volunteer units provide include:

• storm damage and flood mitigation

• general and disaster rescue

• road crash rescue

• structural collapse and confined space search

• land, air and evidence search

• animal rescue

• vertical rescue of all forms (cliffs, caves and structures)

• marine search and rescue (rivers, lakes and sea)

• operations support

• aerial observation and logistics support

• base support operations, including bushfire response staging area management.

In addition to volunteer response, training and operations, SES is also involved in community education and emergency management activities including planning, training and support to zone emergency management committees.




2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 4 814 4 600 4 437 4 587 Supplies and services ................................................... 7 037 6 839 6 622 7 235 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 2 316 2 316 2 316 2 213 Grants and subsidies .................................................... — 594 — 79 Intra government transfers ........................................... — 2 — — Other expenses ............................................................ 117 116 116 700

Total expenses 14 284 14 467 13 491 14 814

Income Other grants.................................................................. — — — 100 Interest revenue ............................................................ 23 23 23 39 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — -99 Other income ................................................................ 85 198 83 286

Total income 108 221 106 326


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 42.3 41.3 39.8 42.7

Financial commentary 2015–16 Budget/2014–15 Estimated Result



The $1.0 million increase in expenses is primarily due to higher expenditure for:

• grants for the Small Business Innovation Research Pilot program ($0.5 million)

• Community FloodSafe program ($0.1 million)

• training places under the Productivity Places program ($0.1 million)

• Strategic Recruitment Strategy project ($0.1 million).

The $0.1 million increase in revenue is due to funding received for the Community FloodSafe program.


The $0.3 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to higher expenditure in 2013–14 for:

• a downward revaluation of assets ($0.5 million)

• response costs for major incidents ($0.2 million)

• the National Emergency Management project ($0.1 million)

partially offset by

• an increase in expenditure for the Small Business Innovation Research Pilot program in 2014–15 ($0.5 million).



Highlights 2014–15 • Finalised the development of the new SES incident management system (SESIIMS).

• SES staff and volunteers provided response and logistics support for the Sampson Flat and Tantanoola fires, while simultaneously preparing for and responding to severe weather across the state.

• Interstate deployment of two taskforces to the NSW floods in April 2015.

• Further developed volunteer skills and learning through delivery of new operational driving and leadership development programs and conducting the SES State Rescue Challenge.

• Developed a Resource Allocation Framework to provide consistent, efficient and effective allocation of resources across the service.

• Designed standardised rescue vehicles and built prototypes.

• Implemented the new learning and development framework.

• Finalised building works for the Whyalla, Enfield and Eastern Suburbs units, purchased land and buildings for the Loxton unit and delivered replacement rescue vessels for the Kingston, Berri, Barmera and Yankalilla units.

• Completed phase one of the Small Business Innovation Research Pilot program, which involved five small South Australian businesses undertaking feasibility studies into the development of an electronic T-card system for use in the emergency services sector.

Targets 2015–16 • Increase training support and resources to Volunteer Marine Rescue and SES volunteers.

• In partnership with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, commence the development of the flash flood warning and flood hazard management system.

• Commence extreme heat safety message and market research flood awareness projects.

• Deliver replacement rescue vessels for the Meningie and Murray Bridge units and commence building works for the Sturt and Edinburgh units.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Average response time to road rescues (in minutes) 19 20 19 20 Cost of injury management ($) n.a. 152 245 n.a. 90 083 Average length of service of volunteer members as at 30 June each year

8 years and 9 months



8 years

No. of state and regional training courses conducted 250 276 130 247

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of national, state and sector emergency management forums and meetings attended by employees

300 274 300 332

No. of major exercises participated in or conducted 6 5 6 7 No. of incidents Increase in number of incidents for 2013–14 Actual due to extreme heatwave events in January–February 2014

7 000 6 500 7 000 10 296



2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of community engagement activities held 325 310 300 359 No. of volunteers as at 30 June each year 1 750 1 650 1 750 1 711 No. of qualified peer support volunteers 8 6 8 4 No. of hours personnel provided with Critical Incident Stress Management services

60 20 60 89

No. of integrated contingency plans maintained by SES 11 10 11 10 No. of zone emergency management committee meetings held

60 60 50 66

No. of accredited trainer assessors and lead trainers 230 215 120 174



State Emergency Service


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................3 980 3 807 3 665 3 745 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................95 84 84 146 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................181 172 164 186 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................400 382 369 379 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................158 155 155 131Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................7 037 6 839 6 622 7 235Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................2 316 2 316 2 316 2 213Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................— 594 — 79Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................— 2 — —Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................117 116 116 700

Total expenses 14 284 14 467 13 491 14 814

Income

Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................16 102 15 559 14 918 14 856Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 100Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................23 23 23 39Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -99Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................85 198 83 286

Total income 16 210 15 780 15 024 15 182

Net cost of providing services -1 926 -1 313 -1 533 -368


Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 14 — —

Net income from/expenses to state government — 14 — —

Net result 1 926 1 327 1 533 368



Total comprehensive result 1 926 1 327 1 533 -1 396





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................1 910 1 395 2 939 1 436Receivables .......................................................................................................................................306 306 286 306Other financial assets .......................................................................................................................................334 334 112 334


Non current assets

Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................23 308 22 099 23 427 20 579Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................13 833 13 469 14 466 13 463Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................1 1 6 1


Total assets 39 692 37 604 41 236 36 119

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................1 057 1 023 1 794 989Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................120 87 46 58 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................394 394 296 394 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................223 223 160 223 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................19 19 9 19Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................133 137 94 144



Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................738 611 676 484Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................505 533 522 558



Net assets 36 503 34 577 37 639 33 250

Equity


Total equity 36 503 34 577 37 639 33 250






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................4 729 4 519 4 356 4 357Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................7 036 6 838 6 621 8 323Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 594 — 79Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 2 — —Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................41 40 40 —


Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................16 102 15 559 14 918 14 811Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 145Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................23 23 23 41GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 883Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................85 198 83 276


State government

Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 14 — —

Net cash provided by state government — 14 — —



Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................3 889 3 842 3 701 4 234Other payments .......................................................................................................................................— — — 222


Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................— — — 14

Cash generated from investing activities — — — 14


Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 515 -41 306 -1 045







Statement of comprehensive income — controlled Expenses


Income


Statement of financial position — controlled The $1.9 million increase in net assets is primarily due to the acquisition of new buildings, rescue vehicles and vessels, and equipment for SES units across the state.

Statement of cash flows — controlled No major variations.





Agency: Environment Protection Authority

Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation


Environment Protection Authority


Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 138 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 138 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 138 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 138 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 139 Program 1: Environment and Radiation Protection ................................................................... 140 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 146 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 149



Objective

To achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians.



The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation

1. Environment and Radiation Protection

1.1 Environment Protection 1.2 Radiation Protection

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated


Environment Protection Authority ........................................................ 205.4 210.0 216.9

Total 205.4 210.0 216.9





2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Environment and Radiation Protection ................ -9 348 -5 472 -7 855 -6 211

Total -9 348 -5 472 -7 855 -6 211




The 2015–16 investment program is $552 000.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated



Existing projects Licensing Information Technology System ................................................. Jun 2015 2 430 — 293 200

Total existing projects 2 430 — 293 200

Annual programs Minor Capital Works and Equipment .... n.a. n.a. 552 358 538

Total annual programs 552 358 538

Total investing expenditure 2 430 552 651 738



Program 1: Environment and Radiation Protection


To achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians.

Sub-programs

1.1 Environment Protection

1.2 Radiation Protection


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 21 868 21 789 21 519 22 130 Supplies and services ................................................... 7 098 9 506 6 770 6 616 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 780 780 780 880 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 351 498 509 398 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 22 929 21 006 21 000 19 143 Other expenses ............................................................ 156 153 153 1 266

Total expenses 53 182 53 732 50 731 50 433 Income Commonwealth Government revenues ........................ 358 554 449 442 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 552 839 640 1 015 Other grants.................................................................. — 300 — 8 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 61 386 57 281 57 281 54 886 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 132 128 114 111 Interest revenue ............................................................ 102 102 102 161 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — 1 Other income ................................................................ — — — 20

Total income 62 530 59 204 58 586 56 644

Net cost of providing services -9 348 -5 472 -7 855 -6 211

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 205.4 210.0 206.6 216.9



Sub-program 1.1: Environment Protection


The objective of Environment Protection is to achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians through the protection, restoration and enhancement of the environment, and the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste and noise. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) works closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing.

The EPA administers and enforces the Environment Protection Act 1993 by:

• licensing, inspecting and auditing activities that have an impact on the environment

• developing environmental policies

• undertaking environmental assessment of new developments

• monitoring and reporting on air and water quality

• delivering pollution avoidance and reduction programs for water, catchments, air, noise and waste

• providing support to local government

• undertaking state of the environment reporting.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 51 861 52 443 49 586 48 986 Income .......................................................................... 59 305 56 114 55 510 53 076

Net cost of sub-program -7 444 -3 671 -5 924 -4 090

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 192.3 196.9 193.5 203.7




• a decrease in expenditure for undertaking environmental assessments of site contamination in Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park and other Adelaide metropolitan areas ($2.1 million)

• a decrease in externally funded projects ($0.7 million)

partially offset by

• an increase in solid waste levy payments to the Waste to Resources Fund ($1.9 million)

• an increase in employee expenses as a result of Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2014 ($0.1 million).


• an increase in solid waste levy revenue ($3.8 million)

• an increase in liquid waste levy revenue ($0.2 million)

partially offset by

• a decrease in externally funded projects ($0.7 million).





• additional expenditure to cover the costs of undertaking environmental assessments of site contamination in Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park and other Adelaide metropolitan areas ($2.1 million)

• an increase in externally funded projects ($0.6 million)

• an increase in employee expenses as a result of Wages Parity Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2014 ($0.1 million).

The $0.6 million increase in income is primarily due to an increase in externally funded projects.



• additional expenditure to cover the costs of undertaking environmental assessments of site contamination in Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park and other Adelaide metropolitan areas ($2.1 million)


• an increase in externally funded projects ($0.2 million)

• an increase in employee expenses as a result of Wages Parity Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2014 ($0.1 million)

partially offset by:

• a provision for doubtful debts at the end of 2013–14 ($1.1 million).



• an increase in other EPA licence and application fees ($0.5 million)


partially offset by:

• a decrease in EPA licence fees ($1.0 million).


• Continued work to ensure an effective environmental licensing regime is developed for Nyrstar’s transformed facility in Port Pirie.

• Contributed to improvements in South Australia's planning system through participation in the expert panel on the state planning review.

• Issued an EPA licence to Kimberly-Clark Australia for all activities at its Millicent Mill site, following the end of a 50-year indenture.

• Organised the Waste Summit 2015, with Zero Waste SA, bringing together industry and community representatives to discuss priorities for waste reform and produced a summary report on outcomes.

• Improved our online services by launching a new corporate website, and by developing and testing a new licensing and waste levy system and an online waste tracking system. These systems will generate efficiencies for the EPA and its licensees in the collection, use and sharing of data.



Targets 2015–16

• Prepare for a new licence and compliance regime for Nyrstar’s transformed facility in Port Pirie.

• Investigate key waste reform initiatives identified at the Waste Summit 2015 including mass balance regulation.

• Improve our community engagement protocols for addressing site contamination issues.

• Introduce a new Environment Protection Water Quality Policy.

• Coordinate a Commonwealth Government funded community grants program for the creation of rain gardens to improve stormwater quality.

• Implement our new licensing system and improve the online public register.

• Undertake an audit of asbestos removalists with SafeWork SA.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Average annual concentration of airborne lead within agreed limits at key Port Pirie community sites:

• Port Pirie Oliver Street Not to exceed 0.5 µg/m3

0.25 µg/m3

Not to exceed 0.5 µg/m3

0.37 µg/m3

• Pirie West Primary School The data is an interim 12 month rolling average based on data provided by Nyrstar.


0.28 µg/m3


0.39 µg/m3

% of development plan amendment responses made within statutory timeframes

100% 100% 100% 93%

% of development application responses and approvals made within statutory timeframe

100% 98% 100% 99%

% of surveyed callers that were either satisfied or very satisfied with the overall service provided by the call centre

80% 87% 75% 74%

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

No. of inspections and audits to ensure compliance 750 750 750 937



Sub-program 1.2: Radiation Protection


The objective of Radiation Protection is to achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians by ensuring the safe use of radiation to minimise adverse impacts on human health and the environment, through the risk-based regulation of radiation. The EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to promote the safe use of radiation.

The EPA administers and enforces the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 by:

• assessing applications for new radiation sources, premises and users

• developing and reviewing radiation protection policies

• monitoring radiation management at operating uranium mines and former mining and milling sites

• monitoring radiation use by industry, science, medicine, the public and in the environment

• developing options and assessment of proposals for radioactive waste management

• assessing proposals for new projects involving radiation or radioactive materials

• providing advice on ionising and non-ionising radiation protection to government departments, workers, industry and the public.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 1 321 1 289 1 145 1 447 Income .......................................................................... 3 225 3 090 3 076 3 568

Net cost of sub-program -1 904 -1 801 -1 931 -2 121

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.2







The $0.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to unbudgeted radiation licence revenue received in 2013–14.


• Undertook consultation regarding potential amendments to the Radiation Protection and Control Bill to modernise radiation protection legislation and reflect new national policies.

• Continued to work with the other regulatory agencies to ensure adequate controls for the safe use of radiation.

• Conducted a review of the Radiation Protection and Control (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2000.



Targets 2015–16

• Implement the new Radiation Protection and Control Regulations.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Ensure licensed uranium mines and proposals for new projects comply with the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982:

• % of radiation reports from uranium mines and all new projects are assessed

100% 100% 100% 100%

Ensure x-ray machines comply with regulations: • % of all new dental, medical and veterinary x-ray

machines registered in a timely fashion A timely fashion is defined as within six months of application (metro areas) or within 12 months of application (rural and remote areas). Actual result represents the percentage of plain dental and plain radiography machines registered in phase 1 and phase 2. Measure discontinued.

n.a. 72% 80% 74%

Ensure diagnostic x-ray apparatus comply with regulations:

• % of all new diagnostic x-ray apparatus fully registered under the third party certification program

New indicator.

85% 94% 85% 92%





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................17 488 17 420 16 961 17 973 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................613 628 599 793 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................1 049 1 048 1 019 1 048 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................1 972 1 971 1 917 1 967 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................746 722 1 023 349Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................7 098 9 506 6 770 6 616Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................780 780 780 880Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................351 498 509 398Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................22 929 21 006 21 000 19 143Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................156 153 153 1 266

Total expenses 53 182 53 732 50 731 50 433

Income

Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................358 554 449 442Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................552 839 640 1 015Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................— 300 — 8Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................61 386 57 281 57 281 54 886Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................132 128 114 111Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................102 102 102 161Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 20

Total income 62 530 59 204 58 586 56 644

Net cost of providing services -9 348 -5 472 -7 855 -6 211


Expenses Cash alignment ................................................................................................................................................................................— 7 331 — 5 371

Net income from/expenses to state government — -7 331 — -5 371

Net result 9 348 -1 859 7 855 840


Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 495

Total comprehensive result 9 348 -1 859 7 855 1 335





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................25 965 15 462 24 799 16 473Receivables .......................................................................................................................................6 700 6 700 6 572 6 700Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................87 87 116 87


Non current assets

Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................629 648 515 667Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................6 546 6 515 6 480 6 385Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................139 379 263 619


Total assets 40 066 29 791 38 745 30 931

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................1 697 1 635 1 568 1 573Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................398 133 119 77 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................1 452 1 439 1 396 1 426 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................625 619 398 613 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................227 160 210 93Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................47 46 43 45Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................137 137 199 137



Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................5 150 4 658 4 923 4 166Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................327 239 351 150Other non-current liabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................444 511 510 578



Net assets 29 562 20 214 29 028 22 073

Equity

Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................28 630 19 282 28 591 21 141Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................932 932 437 932

Total equity 29 562 20 214 29 028 22 073






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................20 879 21 008 20 738 21 346Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................7 165 9 573 6 837 5 417Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................351 498 509 398Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................22 929 21 006 21 000 19 143Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................151 148 148 117


Cash inflows

Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................552 839 640 1 015Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................358 554 449 442Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 300 — 8Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................61 386 57 281 57 281 52 320Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................132 128 114 111Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................102 102 102 163Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 20


State government

Payments Cash alignment ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 7 331 — 5 371

Net cash provided by state government — -7 331 — -5 371

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 11 055 -360 9 354 2 287


Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................552 651 738 808


Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................— — — 2

Cash generated from investing activities — — — 2

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -552 -651 -738 -806

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 10 503 -1 011 8 616 1 481








Expenses


• reduced expenditure for undertaking environmental assessments of site contamination in Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park and other Adelaide metropolitan areas ($2.1 million)

• a decrease in externally funded projects ($0.7 million)

partially offset by


• an increase in employee benefit expenses as a result of Wages Parity Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2014 ($0.1 million).

Income

The $3.3 million increase in 2015–16 income is primarily due to:



partially offset by

• a decrease in externally funded projects ($0.7 million).


The $10.3 million increase in 2015–16 total assets is primarily due to:

• an increase in 2015–16 cash deposits from increased fees and charges revenue ($4.1 million)

• a decrease in 2014–15 cash deposits due to the payment of surplus cash to the Government of South Australia in 2014–15 ($7.3 million)

partially offset by

• a decrease in 2015–16 cash deposits due to an increase in solid waste levy payments to the Waste to Resources Fund ($1.9 million).


The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income.





Agency: Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources

Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Climate Change




Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 154 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 154 Ministerial office resources ............................................................................................................ 155 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 155 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 155 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 156 Program 1: Sustainability ........................................................................................................... 157 Program 2: Water ....................................................................................................................... 163 Program 3: Parks and Public Assets ......................................................................................... 170 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 179 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 186 Additional information for administered items ............................................................................... 188



Objective

The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources’ (DEWNR) purpose is to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.

DEWNR achieves this by being:

• a facilitator of community involvement in, and shared responsibility for, the environment

• a steward of the state’s natural resources to enable sustainable development

• the custodian of public places (parks, gardens, heritage places and Crown lands) for public benefit and enjoyment, and their intrinsic value

• an authority on the state’s environment and natural resources to help governments, businesses and individuals make good long-term decisions.



The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Climate Change

1. Sustainability 1.1 Sustainable Natural Resources Management

1.2 Preparing for Climate Change 1.3 Animal Welfare

2. Water 2.1 Water Resource Management 2.2 Murray-Darling Basin

3. Parks and Public Assets 3.1 Visitor Experiences and Services

3.2 Mitigate Impacts of Bushfires 3.3 Management of Public and

Listed Assets 3.4 Botanic Gardens

Note: Program structure presentation has changed since the 2014–15 Budget as a result of restructuring within the department and the introduction of the ‘services model’ during 2014.

Administered items


• Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium

• National Landcare Programme

• Coast Protection Fund

• Dog and Cat Management Board

• Ministerial other items allocations

• Native Vegetation Fund

• Natural Resources Management (NRM) Fund

• Pastoral Board

• Qualco Sunlands Ground Water Control Trust

• South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board

• Stormwater Management Authority

• Surplus Land and Property Sales Account.



Statutes


Ministerial office resources

2015–16 Budget

Cost of provision

Minister $000 FTE

The Hon. IK Hunter ................................................................................. 1 632 10.0

Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2015–16

Budget(a)

2014–15 Estimated


Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources ................ 1460.4 1494.5 1508.8

Administered items for Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources ............................................................................... 1.0 1.0 1.0

Total 1461.4 1495.5 1509.8

Add: FTEs transferred out:

Creation of Regions SA ................................................................ — — 3.0

Equals: Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet) 1461.4 1495.5 1512.8





2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Sustainability ....................................................... 43 721 42 979 42 479 56 451

2. Water .................................................................. 62 454 -11 834 5 377 17 332

3. Parks and Public Assets ..................................... 85 394 82 149 82 088 89 600

Total 191 569 113 294 129 944 163 383

Reconciliation to agency net cost of providing services

Add: Net costs transferred out:

Regions SA resources to the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA on 1 July 2014 ............................................................ — — — 367

Equals: Net cost of providing services (as per agency statement of comprehensive income) 191 569 113 294 129 944 163 750





The program continues to invest in some of the state’s most popular parks and gardens to conserve the state’s natural and heritage assets and develop tourism and recreational opportunities. This includes investment in a wilderness trail on Kangaroo Island and significant upgrades to metropolitan parks and reserves in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Onkaparinga and northern suburbs.

The program also provides for continued infrastructure investments in the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program that will reintroduce natural wetting and drying cycles to achieve healthier wetlands habitats and improve water quality. This will improve floodplains through the provision of critical infrastructure for enhanced environmental flows, fish passage and habitat and connectivity of the floodplain and the river channel.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2014–15 Estimated



Existing projects Adelaide Living Beaches ...................... Jun 2015 24 668 — 50 ― Belair National Park Facilities Upgrade Jun 2015 14 091 — 882 900 Heysen Trail — Realignment and Further Development ............................ Jun 2015 1 100 — 1 100 1 100 Kangaroo Island Multi-Day Walk .......... Jun 2016 5 103 2 250 2 765 2 250 Metropolitan Parks — Mountain Bicycling in the Mount Lofty Ranges ..... Jun 2017 1 200 310 525 100 Metropolitan Parks — Northern Suburban Parks and Reserves ............. Jun 2018 5 888 493 136 200 Metropolitan Parks — Southern Suburban Parks and Reserves ............. Jun 2018 1 612 280 2 200 Patawalonga Lake System — Repairs and Upgrade ......................................... Jun 2015 3 484 — 1 147 500 Riverine Recovery ................................ Jun 2016 25 571 4 640 13 948 15 240 River Murray Waste Disposal Stations . Jun 2015 3 194 — 645 ― Seal Bay Conservation Park Facilities Upgrade ................................................ Jun 2015 2 929 — 799 565

Total existing projects 88 840 7 973 21 999 21 055

Annual programs Fire Management on Public Land — Enhanced Capabilities .......................... n.a n.a 1 062 1 036 1 036 Minor Capital Works and Equipment .... n.a n.a 5 000 5 794 5 000 South East Drainage System — Maintenance ......................................... n.a n.a 1 639 — 1 599 Water Monitoring Equipment ................ n.a n.a 2 563 2 974 1 954





Program 1: Sustainability


Ensure the effective management of the state’s natural resources through strategic planning, statewide policy and frontline service delivery for the benefit of the community, our economy and ecosystems.

Sub-programs

1.1 Sustainable Natural Resources Management

1.2 Preparing for Climate Change

1.3 Animal Welfare


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 51 935 51 755 50 584 66 468 Supplies and services ................................................... 24 316 24 301 22 632 23 620 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 3 170 3 154 3 607 3 309 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 2 856 2 587 2 878 4 070 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 123 256 369 322 Other expenses ............................................................ 256 255 257 142

Total expenses 82 656 82 308 80 327 97 931

Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 379 490 409 546 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 4 530 4 967 4 058 4 788 Other grants.................................................................. 1 534 1 535 1 101 1 179 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 589 469 512 527 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 31 822 31 814 31 765 34 259 Interest revenues .......................................................... 3 3 3 17 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — - 47 Other income ................................................................ 78 51 — 211

Total income 38 935 39 329 37 848 41 480


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 560.4 571.5 569.0 578.1



Sub-program 1.1: Sustainable Natural Resources Management


Ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources through the administration of legislation, planning, and the delivery of natural resources management programs.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 78 716 79 071 76 886 93 272 Income .......................................................................... 38 807 39 125 37 683 40 636


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 549.5 560.2 557.4 565.7



The $0.4 million decrease in expenses and $0.3 million decrease in income are primarily due to a decrease in the Significant Environmental Benefit program for the Dukes Highway.



• increased expenditure associated with the Dry Creek salt field closure ($0.7 million)

• carryover of expenditure relating to the River Murray Forest project ($0.6 million)

• increased expenditure relating to the Million Trees project ($0.3 million)

• increased expenditure on the Significant Environmental Benefit program for the Dukes Highway safety strategy ($0.2 million)

• increased expenditure relating to the Arabana co-management agreement ($0.2 million).


• increased income for the Significant Environmental Benefit program for the Dukes Highway ($0.5 million)

• an increase in various Bounceback conservation projects to encourage recovery of natural ecosystems ($0.3 million)

• a once-off increase in pastoral lease revenue in 2014–15 ($0.2 million).



• reduced expenditure associated with a large reduction in corporate expenditure which includes an allocation for targeted voluntary separation packages ($7.5 million)

• reduced expenditure from the state Natural Resource Management (NRM) program ($4.0 million)

• reduced expenditure relating to departmental savings strategies for native vegetation and conservation and sustainability policy ($1.5 million)

• reduced expenditure for the Million Trees project ($0.8 million).



The $1.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to reduced income for the Million Trees project ($1.1 million).


• Commenced the creation of an International Bird Sanctuary over the former Dry Creek saltfields, and extending 60 kilometres along the Gulf St Vincent coast from the Barker Inlet in the south to Port Parham in the north.

• Progressed co-management arrangements for Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, established the Nullarbor Parks Advisory Committee, and the Yumbarra Conservation Park Co-Management Board with the Far West Aboriginal Corporation.

• Added land to the Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area, Flinders Chase National Park, and Caroona Creek, Fowlers Bay, Hallett Cove and Laura Bay Conservation Parks, and created the new Mantung, Mimbara and Paranki Lagoon Conservation Parks.

• Increased Aboriginal employment in natural resources management through a partnership with regional land holding authorities.

• Developed a native vegetation Significant Environmental Benefit offsets program, creating a third party biodiversity market to offset impacts of native vegetation clearance.

• Progressed the trial reintroduction of the Western Quoll and Brushtailed Possum in the Flinders Ranges National Park in partnership with the Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species Ltd (FAME).

Targets 2015–16

• Implement a Third Party Significant Environmental Benefits program for native vegetation.

• Continue to establish the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

• Explore the creation of a new category of private protected area to facilitate diversified conservation and tourism opportunities.

• Co-name the Flinders Ranges National Park as Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park.

• Nominate options to enable renewable energy developers to access Crown owned land used for pastoral purposes.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

% of development applications processed within statutory timeframes Includes approximately 99 per cent of referrals covered under the River Murray Act 2003 and approximately 1 per cent under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.

100 100 100 99.8

% of coastal development applications processed within statutory timeframes

100 96 100 93

% of native vegetation clearance applications processed within agreed timeframes

100 80 100 100



Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Number of River Murray development applications assessed Measures progress on the referral reduction program as part of implementing planning reforms.

410 450 420 415

Number of Development Act 1993 River Murray policy referrals processed

50 55 50 90

Number of native vegetation clearance applications processed Native vegetation clearance applications include matters considered under Section 28 of the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and under the Native Vegetation Regulations 2003.

200 200 200 208

Number of Significant Environmental Benefit Grants processed

20 14 14 —

Sub-program 1.2: Preparing for Climate Change


Respond to the challenges of climate change to improve our wellbeing and the resilience of our economy and natural resources.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 2 421 1 599 1 905 3 132 Income .......................................................................... 78 161 152 721


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 8.6 9.0 9.2 10.1



The $0.8 million increase in expenses is primarily due to increased expenditure for the Building Upgrade Finance project.


The $0.3 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to a carryover of expenditure for the Building Upgrade Finance project.


The $1.5 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to reduced expenditure for:

• the climate change implementation adaption framework ($0.4 million)

• departmental savings strategies ($0.4 million)

• the climate change adaption and cluster project ($0.3 million).

The $0.6 million decrease in income is primarily due to reduced income for the climate change adaption and cluster project.




• Developed and introduced the Local Government (Building Upgrade Agreements) Amendment Bill 2015 into Parliament to establish Building Upgrade Finance in South Australia to improve the energy and water efficiency of existing commercial buildings.

• Supported the Premier in his role as a co-chair of The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance, including ensuring state government representation at the 20th Session of the Conference of Parties and signing the Compact of States and Regions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

• Delivered two Regional Adaptation Plans for Murray Mallee and Southern Adelaide. These plans are developed collaboratively with Regional Development Australia, Natural Resources Management Boards, the Local Government Association of South Australia and local councils to assess localised impacts of climate change and recommend adaptive measures.

• Launched the SA Climate Ready section on Enviro Data SA, providing access to over 900 000 data points for climate scenarios in South Australia.

Targets 2015–16

• Develop a new climate change strategy for South Australia in consultation with key stakeholders and the community that responds to the impacts of climate change and supports a transition to a low carbon economy.

• Develop a carbon neutral Adelaide Green Zone action plan in consultation with Adelaide City Council.

• Progress the implementation of Building Upgrade Finance in South Australia.

• Develop additional Regional Adaptation Plans.

• Review the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007.

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Number of regions that have completed integrated vulnerability assessments (IVAs) to identify climate change risks and exposure Integrated vulnerability assessments are an important precursor to completing a regional adaptation plan.

12 8 10 5

Number of regions that have completed regional climate change adaptation plans The regional adaptation plans build on the work undertaken as part of the integrated vulnerability assessments to enable a region to develop a plan that considers the social, economic and environmental drivers relevant to the region.

9 5 5 2



Sub-program 1.3: Animal Welfare


Ensure the humane treatment of animals and the management of dogs and cats.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 1 519 1 638 1 536 1 527 Income .......................................................................... 50 43 13 123


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.3









• Increased funding to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for compliance activities.

• Drafted amendments to the Animal Welfare Act 1985 to close potential loopholes around live baiting for greyhounds so that associated activities are also made illegal.

• Consulted on the draft breeding code, The Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Breeding Facilities that will apply to all people who breed dogs and cats for sale.

• Developed a business case for a publically-accessible database that captures the registration and micro-chipping details for pets.

• Consulted on the Dog and Cat (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2015.

Targets 2015–16

• Propose amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.

• Finalise a new code of practice, The Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Breeding Facilities and work with the sector on its implementation to make sure family pets come from healthy and humane conditions.

• Finalise revisions to the South Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Management of Animals in the Pet Trade.

• Work with the Dog and Cat Management Board and the Local Government Association to assess the recommendations of the business case for a publically-accessible database.



Program 2: Water


Ensure good quality, sustainable water supplies and management of the River Murray and state water resources for the benefit of our economy, community and environment.

Sub-programs

2.1 Water Resource Management

2.2 Murray-Darling Basin


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 37 181 36 981 34 365 35 922 Supplies and services ................................................... 56 367 32 774 31 251 31 961 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 6 318 6 287 7 187 6 593 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 30 326 28 833 27 356 39 543 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 2 436 4 218 2 063 695 Other expenses ............................................................ 2 180 9 649 9 627 12 516

Total expenses 134 808 118 742 111 849 127 230

Income Taxation ........................................................................ — 24 900 25 300 24 591 Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 35 438 68 047 27 396 60 128 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 2 526 4 092 2 545 2 568 Other grants.................................................................. 378 1 653 695 152 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 1 984 1 009 1 109 1 203 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 24 271 20 412 33 364 20 611 Interest revenues .......................................................... 113 113 113 588 Other income ................................................................ 7 644 10 350 15 950 57

Total income 72 354 130 576 106 472 109 898

Net cost of providing services 62 454 -11 834 5 377 17 332

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 331.7 340.1 331.4 343.6



Sub-program 2.1: Water Resource Management


Statewide priority-setting and planning for state and regional water resources, integrated urban water management, water resource management programs and the development and review of water policy and legislation.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 30 998 44 336 47 324 48 926 Income .......................................................................... 34 649 35 357 54 516 28 497

Net cost of sub-program -3 651 8 979 -7 192 20 429

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 170.4 163.1 179.3 182.1




• a once-off payment to Consolidated Account in 2014–15 for water purchases ($8.0 million)

• reduced grant expenditure to the Goyder Institute for Water Research ($3.0 million)

• reduced expenditure relating to the completion of the Patawalonga Sediment Management project in 2014–15 ($2.8 million).

The $0.7 million decrease in income is primarily due to a reduction for the National Framework for Compliance and Enforcement Systems for Water Resource Management.



• a reduction for South East Drainage Systems operations and maintenance due to delays in introducing a levy to support proposed expenditure ($4.2 million)

partially offset by

• increased expenditure relating to the National Partnership Agreement for Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($0.9 million).


• reduced income for Water Planning and Management cost recovery ($13.6 million)

• reduced income for South East Drainage Systems operations and maintenance due to delays in introducing a levy to support proposed expenditure ($5.8 million).


The $4.6 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to lower expenditure on water purchases in 2014–15 ($4.2 million).




• once-off sales of water in 2014–15 ($8.4 million)

partially offset by

• reduced income relating to the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative ($1.7 million).


• Released an issues paper to engage local government, industry and the community in the development of an Urban Water Plan for Greater Adelaide.

• Completed the first five-year forward work plan for water resource management in South Australia and supported regional natural resource management (NRM) boards in completing consultation drafts of water allocation plans for the River Murray Prescribed Watercourse and the Southern Basins and Musgrave Prescribed Wells Areas on the Eyre Peninsula and progressed implementation of the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges, Western Mount Lofty Ranges and Lower Limestone Coast water allocation plans.

• Implemented forestry water licensing under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 and commenced the issue of forest water licences in the Lower Limestone Coast Prescribed Wells Area.

• Completed the first term for the Goyder Institute for Water Research, including uptake and utilisation of the new knowledge and tools from the institute’s research by government and developed a proposal for a second term to support South Australia’s economic priorities and strategic water policy and management priorities.

• Delivered significant system reforms in water management using digital technology including the development and upgrade of online smart forms such as the Well Construction Application Form, River Murray Trade Form, Meter Notification Forms and the mobile compatible Meter Reading Form.

• Completed the Patawalonga Sediment Management project and the Glenelg Gates upgrade to assist in restoring proper function and structural integrity to the Patawalonga Lake System.

Targets 2015–16

• Finalise an Urban Water Plan for Greater Adelaide as an integrated management approach to urban water resources.

• Finalise statewide guidelines for the management of water for the petroleum and mining industries in South Australia.

• Support NRM boards in the development of water allocation plans for the River Murray Prescribed Watercourse, Southern Basins and Musgrave Prescribed Wells Areas on the Eyre Peninsula and the Adelaide Plains.

• Develop a strategic research plan for the Goyder Institute for Water Research to support South Australia’s economic priorities and strategic water policy and management priorities.

• Install field trial sites in the Eastern and Western Mount Lofty Ranges and develop a participative engagement program across the catchments in the project area.

• Commence issuing water licences to existing users in the Kangaroo Flat and Central Adelaide Prescribed Wells Areas.

• Commence works for installing and commissioning a flood warning and hazard management information system, to improve the state's capability to issue flash flood warnings to the community and to provide improved information on flood impacts and flood advice to emergency response units.




2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Number of new trial sites established and monitored in the Mount Lofty Ranges Including the installation and operations of site infrastructure and the commencement of site monitoring.

8 — — —

Number of catchments in which a participative engagement program has been delivered This includes the development of an engagement plan.

74 — — —

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Bulk number of water resource monitoring stations currently being monitored: These stations are those monitored by the department at least annually for water level and/or salinity and/or meteorology.

• Groundwater 4 302 4 302 4 302 4 126 • Surface water 285 285 285 368

Sub-program 2.2: Murray-Darling Basin


Management of the River Murray system to ensure a healthy functioning river that supports resilient and productive industries, communities and ecosystems.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 103 810 74 406 64 525 78 304 Income .......................................................................... 37 705 95 219 51 956 81 401

Net cost of sub-program 66 105 -20 813 12 569 -3 097

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 161.3 177.0 152.1 161.5




• increased expenditure relating to delivery of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($35.2 million)

partially offset by

• reduced expenditure for the delivery of the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($7.2 million).


• reduced income for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($22.3 million)



• reduced income as a result of the abolition of the Save the River Murray levy ($24.9 million)

• reduced income for SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure programs ($4.6 million)

• reduced Commonwealth Government income relating to the Chowilla Floodplain, River Murray Channel and Living Murray Icon Sites projects ($1.9 million)

• reduced income for the Riverine Recovery program ($1.5 million)

• once-off income from Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) in 2014–15 to fund the replacement of the Renmark River Vessel Waste Disposal Station ($0.8 million).



• increased expenditure for SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure programs ($5.0 million)

• an increase in expenditure due to Commonwealth Government funded projects relating to the Chowilla Floodplain, River Murray Channel and Living Murray Icon Sites ($1.9 million)

• increased expenditure relating to delivery of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($1.8 million)

• an increase in the state contribution to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority ($1.2 million).


• increased income for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($33.3 million)

• increased income for SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure programs ($6.2 million)

• an increase in income due to Commonwealth funded projects relating to the Chowilla Floodplain, River Murray Channel and Living Murray Icon Sites ($1.9 million)

• increased income from PIRSA to fund the Renmark River Vessel Waste Disposal Station ($0.8 million).

• an increase for Murray-Darling Basin monitoring for South Australia ($0.5 million).



• a reduction in the state contribution to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority ($10.9 million)

partially offset by

• increased expenditure for SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure programs ($5.3 million)

• increased expenditure relating to delivery of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($1.8 million).


• increased income for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($19.5 million)

partially offset by

• reduced income for the Riverine Recovery program ($7.5 million)

• reduced income for Commonwealth Government funded projects relating to the Chowilla Floodplain, River Murray Channel and Living Murray Icon Sites ($1.2 million)

• reduced income relating to the removal of the Currency Creek regulator in 2013–14 ($1.1 million).




• Implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, consistent with the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Implementation Strategy 2013–2019.

• Completed the risk assessment and commenced negotiations with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority on the South Australian Murray Region Water Resource Plan to be developed under the Basin Plan.

• Operated and maintained River Murray infrastructure, including major drainage basins, levee banks and regulators, local environmental water control structures, facilities for the management of waste, and maintained an open Murray Mouth by implementing the Murray Mouth Sand Pumping project jointly with SA Water and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

• Continued to deliver major projects, including:

– South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program (SARFIIP), including floodplain investigations and concept design work to support the development of investment proposals for the entire program and construction proposals for the first round of capital works

– Riverine Recovery project, including weir pool manipulation, investigations and construction at additional wetland sites, and construction of infrastructure at Yatco and on Pike and Katfish floodplains

– Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Recovery project, including construction of fishways, restoration of habitat and ecology stabilisation through wetland and terrestrial native vegetation planting, pest management and community capacity building.

• Developed and implemented self-meter reading process including the use of an online form for River Murray licence holders to submit meter reading for each quarter, and developed a Water Usage Advice support tool allowing licence holders to monitor their water use and make decisions in relation to water trade when a meter reading is submitted using the online form.

Targets 2015–16

• Continue to deliver and influence the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and Murray-Darling Basin Agreement.

• Lead development of a fit for purpose Water Resource Plan in the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin.

• Progress the documentation of Aboriginal ambitions and outcomes for water resource management with Aboriginal groups across the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin.

• Implement South Australia’s River Murray Annual Operating Plan and Water Allocation Framework 2015–16 including pursuing opportunities to defer and store a portion of South Australia’s Entitlement Flow for future critical human water needs and private carryover purposes.

• Maintain an open Murray Mouth by implementing the Murray Mouth Sand Pumping Project, jointly with SA Water and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

• Continue to deliver major Murray-Darling Basin projects, such as:

– South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program – Riverine Recovery project – Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Recovery project.




2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

% of River Murray water licence holders that submitted a meter reading:

• October >95% 84% >50% — • January >95% 88% >75% — • April >95% 85% >95% — • July >95% 95% >95% —

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Number of River Murray Flow Reports provided 51 51 51 51



Program 3: Parks and Public Assets


Conserve, sustain and build the state’s reserve system to enhance visitor experiences, improve management practices and help mitigate against the impacts of bushfire.

Sub-programs

3.1 Visitor Experiences and Services

3.2 Mitigate Impacts of Bushfires

3.3 Management of Public and Listed Assets

3.4 Botanic Gardens


2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 58 973 59 000 55 747 68 566 Supplies and services ................................................... 36 884 37 757 35 636 34 528 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 11 554 11 498 13 143 12 058 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 1 254 1 418 1 416 1 989 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 102 125 125 84 Other expenses ............................................................ 3 241 981 992 966

Total expenses 112 008 110 779 107 059 118 191

Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 162 1 099 294 105 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 4 480 5 741 4 661 5 389 Other grants.................................................................. 137 3 87 190 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 263 360 390 438 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 21 128 20 551 19 503 22 115 Interest revenues .......................................................... 8 8 8 43 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — - 31 Other income ................................................................ 436 868 28 342

Total income 26 614 28 630 24 971 28 591


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 568.3 582.9 577.6 587.1



Sub-program 3.1: Visitor Experiences and Services


Contribute to state and regional economies through tourism and recreation within the state’s system of parks and reserves.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 67 615 67 167 66 556 72 834 Income .......................................................................... 16 071 17 506 15 957 17 501


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 324.4 330.9 330.2 333.0



The $0.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to the Metropolitan Parks and Reserves projects in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Onkaparinga and northern suburbs.


• a once-off increase in Commonwealth Government funding in 2014–15 relating to Tourism Demand Driven Infrastructure projects ($1.0 million)

• a once-off bequest for the Cleland Wildlife Park in 2014–15 ($0.5 million).


The $0.6 million increase in expenses primarily relates to increased park maintenance and visitor facilities expenditure.


• increased Commonwealth funding for Tourism Demand Driven Infrastructure projects ($1.0 million)

• increased income relating to a bequest for the Cleland Wildlife Park ($0.5 million).



• reduced expenditure associated with a large reduction in corporate expenditure which includes an allocation for targeted voluntary separation packages ($3.2 million)

• reduced expenditure relating to park prioritisation savings initiatives ($1.8 million)

• once-off grant expenditure to Nature Play SA in 2013–14 ($0.6 million).




• Commenced the first stage of a project to establish the Adelaide Hills as an international mountain bike destination.

• Commenced consultation on the Connecting Residents of the North and South with Nature initiative.

• Delivered three koalas along with three red-necked wallabies and two kookaburras to Ocean Park in Hong Kong and sent a Government of South Australia delegation, including the Premier and Governor, to participate in the official opening of the Adventure in Australia exhibition at Ocean Park.

• Commenced education, compliance and monitoring programmes for South Australia’s network of 19 marine parks.

• Completed the Seal Bay upgrade and commenced construction of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail.

• Restructured and refocussed the State Flora business model into a three component business which includes propagation, wholesale and retail facilities. A propagation facility and a wholesale/retail nursery are situated at Murray Bridge and a retail nursery is at the Belair National Park.

Targets 2015–16

• Complete Stage 2 assessment of the unsolicited proposal for an offshore interactive aquarium and marine visitor experience operation at Granite Island.

• Propose new recreational fishing opportunities by opening offline reservoirs and offering regional support grants and a trial of an artificial reef in collaboration with RecFish SA and PIRSA.

• Continue delivery of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail and work in partnership with industry to develop accommodation facilities along the trail.

• Develop a nature based tourism strategy to help facilitate the growth of tourism within South Australia.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Park revenue • Revenue earned from sale of goods, admissions, entry

fees, park passes, guided tours, commercial operators, camping, accommodation and other activities within DEWNR’s Iconic Tourism Sites. Sites include Cleland, Mt Lofty, Seal Bay, Kelly Hill, Naracoorte Caves and Tantanoola Caves.

$7.319m $7.455m $7.319m $6.932m

• Park revenue generated at sites other than the key visitor sites. Park revenue includes all revenue from the sale of goods, admissions, entry fees, park passes, guided tours, commercial operators, camping and accommodation.

$5.77m $5.66m $5.14m $5.6m

Other commercial revenue Revenue items include State Flora, Adelaide Gaol and Mapland.

$3.572m $2.954m $3.572m $3.262m



Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Visitor numbers for key iconic tourism sites Key sites include Cleland Wildlife Park, Naracoorte Caves and Seal Bay Conservation Park

265 000 264 000 257 500 267 000

Number of marine park compliance patrols Patrols consist of shore based, boat and aerial surveillance activities which commenced in November 2014.

1 200 1 200 — —

Number of transactions made through the parks online booking system The online booking system commenced as a pilot in September 2014. The 2014–15 estimated result is predicated on the transactions up to May 2015. The 2015–16 projection will reflect the further statewide rollout of the online booking system.

15 000 12 500 — —

Sub-program 3.2: Mitigate Impacts of Bushfires


Improve South Australia’s capability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from bushfire on public lands in order to contribute to a safer and more resilient community and environment.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 16 482 17 210 15 400 17 821 Income .......................................................................... 4 980 5 600 3 882 5 011


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 67.6 69.3 68.8 68.9



The $0.7 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to once-off extraordinary bushfire response activities at Sampson Flat in 2014–15.

The $0.6 million decrease in income is primarily due to once-off extraordinary bushfire response activities at Sampson Flat in 2014–15.



• increased expenditure relating to SA Water funded seasonal fire crews ($1.2 million)

• increased expenditure relating to once-off extraordinary bushfire response activities at Sampson Flat ($0.6 million).


• increased income relating to SA Water funded seasonal fire crews ($1.2 million)

• increased income relating to once-off extraordinary bushfire response activities at Sampson Flat ($0.6 million).




The $0.6 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to extraordinary bushfire response activities at Bangor and Ngarkat during the 2013–14 year.

The $0.6 million increase in income is primarily due to extraordinary bushfire response activities at Sampson Flat in 2014–15.


• Finalised the strategic assessment of the department’s fire management policy and procedures under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

• Delivered an annual rolling program of prescribed burning in strategic and high risk areas on public lands and purchased two large and two small firefighting appliances.

• Engaged the community to educate and inform them about the important role of prescribed burning in helping to reduce the risk of bushfire.

• Provided support to the South Australian Country Fire Service at 45 bushfire incidents across the state.

• Implemented the use of the Fire Information Management System that promotes consistency and standardisation for prescribed burning planning across agencies and developed capacity for specialist bushfire behaviour analysis for the prediction of bushfire spread and issue of timely warnings and information to the community.

• Finalised the Alinytjara Wilurara Fire Management Strategy and fire management plans covering the South Para district in the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Central Eyre Peninsula, and progressed the development of fire management plans for the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island and the River Murray corridor.

Targets 2015–16

• Implement a prescribed burning program on public land across South Australia, targeting high fire risk areas.

• Deliver training competencies and development opportunities across the state to meet department’s requirements as a brigade of the South Australian Country Fire Service.

• Develop Northern Flinders Ranges and Dudley Peninsula Fire Management Plans and review the South Para Fire Management Plan post the Sampson Flat bushfire to incorporate lessons learnt.

• Continue to develop and upgrade a fit for purpose fire management equipment fleet.

• Continue to develop and foster relationships with intrastate, interstate and international stakeholders with fire management responsibilities.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Number of departmental staff who are trained and accredited firefighters Represents the participation of departmental staff, including contractors, in the department’s brigade.

530 520 500 522

Annual works program implemented Prescribed burn program completed.

100% 100% 100% 100%



2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

Prescribed burns planned and completed (number and hectares) Figures include burns completed by DEWNR on behalf of SA Water, ForestrySA, and privately managed land. The 2015–16 Target is approximate as the prescribed burning program is to be developed and finalised in August 2015.

50 burns / 10 000 ha

52 burns / 7 049 ha

78 burns / 13 667 ha

70 burns / 5 647 ha

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Number of training competencies delivered Figures include all accredited competencies.

3 000 3 000 2 800 2 894

Sub-program 3.3: Management of Public and Listed Assets


Management of the state’s Crown lands and heritage places, as well as the preservation of the State Herbarium of South Australia and South Australia’s botanical collections as key centres for knowledge and information.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 16 162 14 190 12 712 14 803 Income .......................................................................... 4 489 4 498 3 904 4 565


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 88.5 93.9 91.1 95.7



The $2.0 million increase in expenses is primarily due to a 2015–16 budgeted payment to Consolidated Account relating to asset sales.



• increased expenditure associated with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and information management support to regions ($0.4 million)

• increased expenditure relating to external groundwater work including resource capacity work for the Barossa Valley ($0.3 million)

• an increase in expenditure to support the management of various heritage sites ($0.2 million) • increased expenditure to support the sale of Crown land ($0.1 million).

The $0.6 million increase in income is primarily due to increased income for the Natural Heritage Trust database.




The $0.6 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to various departmental savings initiatives.


• Worked with Renewal SA to conserve State Heritage Places and seek appropriate protections within future developments or the sale of sites.

• Launched the Enviro Data SA website that provides a central portal for public access to environmental data and information in response to the Premier’s Declaration of Open Data.

• Continued to streamline and simplify the management of shacks through implementation of a new centralised shack management model.

• Collaborated with Renewal SA and other key agencies in the rewriting of government policy relating to the disposal of government properties, specifically relating to Crown lands impacts.

• Achieved significant Crown land sales and identified future sales program to deliver on forward estimates for Crown land sales target.

• Provided support to the Coordinator General in the assessment of unsolicited proposals.

Targets 2015–16

• Continue the implementation of the Enviro Data SA Project through further delivery of information and publications as part of the Premier’s Declaration of Open Data.

• Investigate Crown land processes with the intention of reducing red tape and streamlining management of South Australia’s Crown lands.

• Facilitate the sale of Crown land to achieve the 2015–16 target.

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Number of heritage development applications assessed This indicator includes development applications received and assessed under delegation

705 699 700 684

Number of Shack revaluations on Crown Land 65 140 140 — Number of Shack revaluations on National Parks 0 91 91 —



Sub-program 3.4: Botanic Gardens


Management of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide as a collections based cultural and scientific institution, linking plants, people and culture and encouraging their use for conservation, education, tourism, recreation and cultural events.

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 11 749 12 212 12 391 12 733 Income .......................................................................... 1 074 1 026 1 228 1 514


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 87.8 88.8 87.5 89.5



The $0.5 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to reduced maintenance expenditure associated with the Botanic Gardens First Creek Wetlands.





• a decrease in various minor externally funded projects ($0.3 million)

• various departmental savings initiatives ($0.2 million).

The $0.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to a decrease in various minor externally funded projects.


• Completed construction and planting of Stage 1 of a Kitchen Garden in the Adelaide Botanic Garden with delivery of associated programs for schools and children in early years learning from term two 2015.

• Hosted key tourism, recreation and cultural events including SALA Festival, City Crop, Moonlight Cinema, Wittunga Under the Stars, Adelaide Fringe, Splash Adelaide and WOMADelaide.

• Delivered Australian Centre for Horticultural Excellence training program and successful Master Class series to public participants, and developed a draft Plant Identification Course in partnership with the University of Adelaide.

• Progressed future planning of garden plant collections and infrastructure through the review of two Focus Plant Collection policies, and completion of a capital infrastructure plan.

• Collected, studied and secured long-term storage of South Australian plant species with 67 per cent of threatened South Australia native plant species conserved in the Botanic Garden’s Seed Conservation Centre seed bank.



• Featured the following two major exhibitions in the Santos Museum of Economic Botany — Urpflanze Streetplants by artist Caroline Rothwell and Postcards from the Edge of the City showcasing 300 Edwardian views of the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Exhibitions were delivered in partnership with external collaborators to explore the importance and cultural connections between plants and people.

Targets 2015–16

• Extend the Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Kitchen Garden initiative to include an early years Little Sprouts visiting program for school children to learn about growing healthy food for healthy lifestyles, and deliver Stage 2 construction and planting.

• Establish new partnerships to deliver horticultural training through the Australian Centre of Horticultural Excellence.

• Progress future planning of Garden plant collections through the review of Focus Plant Collection policies.

• Improve safety and aesthetics for visitors and tourists by reviewing the operation and maintenance of the Adelaide Botanic Garden’s lakes and Botanic Creek to improve water quality and health of the waterway system.

• Launch the Green Infrastructure Working Paper and the Living Adelaide Initiative outlining a vision and identifying opportunities for green infrastructure in South Australia.

• Collect, study and secure long-term storage of South Australian plant species to increase the threatened South Australian native plant species conserved in the Botanic Gardens Seed Conservation Centre seed bank.


2015–16

Target

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15

Target 2013–14

Actual

% of satisfaction rate with facilities 97% 97% 97% 93%

Activity indicators

2015–16

Projection

2014–15 Estimated

Result 2014–15


Actual

Number of visits to the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 850 000 Number of major cultural events 9 7 7 6 Number of participants in formal plant-based learning programs The 2015–16 Projection includes the new Little Sprouts program

47 000 45 000 45 000 45 000

% of South Australian threatened plant species safeguarded in the conservation seed bank

70% 67% 67% 64%





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................122 281 120 906 110 415 125 906 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................3 899 3 881 4 558 3 538 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................6 702 6 656 7 125 7 222 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................12 523 12 463 14 136 13 025 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................2 684 3 830 4 462 21 632Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................117 325 94 653 89 339 89 914 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................242 179 179 196Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................21 042 20 939 23 939 21 959Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................34 436 32 838 31 650 45 602Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................2 661 4 599 2 556 1 101Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................5 677 10 885 10 876 13 624

Total expenses 329 472 311 829 299 235 343 719

Income

Taxation ................................................................................................................................................................................— 24 900 25 300 24 591Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................35 979 69 636 28 099 60 779Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................11 536 14 800 11 264 12 745Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................2 049 3 191 1 883 1 520Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................2 836 1 838 2 012 2 169Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................77 221 72 777 84 632 76 985Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................124 124 124 648Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -78Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................8 158 11 269 15 977 610

Total income 137 903 198 535 169 291 179 969



Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................155 185 132 698 117 130 166 466 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 8 973 — 15 313


Net result -36 384 28 377 -12 814 18 029



Total comprehensive result -36 384 28 377 -12 814 21 832





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................99 204 126 875 96 863 105 449Receivables .......................................................................................................................................31 584 31 411 23 841 33 838Inventories .......................................................................................................................................1 947 1 947 1 949 1 947Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................999 999 912 999


Non current assets

Financial assets .......................................................................................................................................3 3 3 3Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................286 467 293 798 282 190 295 492Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................227 120 222 975 216 714 208 860Heritage assets .......................................................................................................................................1 236 1 236 1 254 1 236Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................1 847 3 466 2 636 5 263


Total assets 650 407 682 710 626 362 653 087

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................27 798 27 278 47 174 26 890Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................1 292 820 723 395 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................9 102 8 800 10 209 8 896 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................2 143 2 145 1 977 2 147 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................593 593 567 593Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................643 634 546 626Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................914 914 461 914



Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................27 750 25 056 32 566 24 620Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................2 450 2 364 2 620 2 277Other non-current liabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................— — 245 —



Net assets 577 722 614 106 529 274 585 729

Equity

Contributed capital .......................................................................................................................................22 612 22 612 22 612 22 612Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................275 319 311 703 230 674 283 326Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................279 791 279 791 275 988 279 791

Total equity 577 722 614 106 529 274 585 729






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................144 629 147 111 137 283 178 129Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................117 047 94 312 88 998 110 775Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................34 436 32 838 31 650 51 436Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 661 4 599 2 556 1 101Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 576 10 784 10 775 26 261


Cash inflows

Taxation ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 24 900 25 300 24 591Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 536 14 800 11 264 12 745Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................35 979 69 636 28 099 62 215Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 049 3 191 1 883 1 520Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 836 1 838 2 012 2 169Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................77 307 75 463 84 718 70 189Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................124 124 124 680GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 12 248Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................7 899 11 010 15 718 3 713


State government

Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................155 185 132 698 117 130 166 466Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 8 973 — 15 313


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -11 434 52 989 14 986 4 147


Cash outflows



Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................2 000 240 — 37

Cash generated from investing activities 2 000 240 — 37






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -27 671 21 426 -15 658 -16 276




Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— — — -20



Administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources


2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Expenses

Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................313 306 295 98 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 17 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 84 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 103 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................172 172 172 214Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................4 951 5 010 4 235 5 119 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 52Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................3 606 3 606 3 606 5 418Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................13 505 14 909 12 174 42 630Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................33 492 37 000 37 022 18 386Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................5 097 3 491 2 010 16 849

Total expenses 61 136 64 494 59 514 88 970

Income

Taxation ................................................................................................................................................................................13 268 12 923 12 128 11 766Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................13 612 17 015 17 015 17 016Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................2 359 4 339 2 304 2 264Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................— 305 3 162Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................2 378 2 326 2 297 4 325Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................1 019 1 165 1 060 1 513Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................333 333 364 405Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 9 308Resources received free of charge ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 53 593Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................513 13 260 24

Total income 33 482 38 419 35 431 100 376


Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................19 384 19 349 19 208 35 070


Net result -8 270 -6 726 -4 875 46 476



Total comprehensive result -8 270 -6 726 -4 875 65 892





2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................31 387 31 431 14 456 32 713Receivables .......................................................................................................................................5 122 5 149 5 393 5 176Inventories .......................................................................................................................................112 112 144 112


Non current assets

Interests in joint ventures .......................................................................................................................................803 835 803 835 792 835 803 835Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................110 894 113 824 107 406 114 936Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................104 814 106 048 50 011 107 293Heritage assets .......................................................................................................................................6 362 6 362 6 437 6 362

Total non-current assets 1 025 905 1 030 069 956 689 1 032 426

Total assets 1 062 526 1 066 761 976 682 1 070 427

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................14 034 14 105 5 207 14 176Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................4 4 4 4 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................104 104 90 104 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................43 43 22 43 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................35 35 18 35



Net assets 1 048 306 1 052 470 971 341 1 056 065

Equity


Total equity 1 048 306 1 052 470 971 341 1 056 065






2015–16Budget

$000

2014–15Estimated

Result

$000

2014–15Budget

$000

2013–14Actual

$000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................485 478 467 463Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 022 5 081 4 306 5 731Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................13 505 14 909 12 174 43 054Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................33 492 37 000 37 022 18 386Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 097 3 041 2 010 7 655


Cash inflows

Taxation ..........................................................................................................................................................................13 268 12 923 12 128 11 766Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 359 4 339 2 304 2 190Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................13 612 17 015 17 015 17 791Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 305 3 74Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 405 2 353 2 324 3 973Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 019 1 165 1 060 1 873Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................333 333 364 405GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 337Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................513 13 260 111


State government

Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................19 384 19 349 19 208 35 070




Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................442 1 993 431 1 277

Cash used in investing activities 442 1 993 431 1 277

Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................5 106 3 425 2 444 17 322


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities 4 664 1 432 2 013 16 045

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -44 -1 282 700 14 346




Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— -450 — 53 593






Expenses


• increased expenditure relating to the delivery of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($35.1 million)

• increased expenditure for the state contribution to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority ($3.5 million)

• an increase for the Flood Warning and Flood Hazard Management System ($0.6 million)

partially offset by

• a once-off payment to Consolidated Account for water purchases in 2014–15 ($8.0 million)

• reduced expenditure for the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($6.3 million)

• reduced grant expenditure to the Goyder Institute for Water Research ($3.0 million)

• completion of the Patawalonga Sediment Management project in 2014–15 ($2.8 million)

• various departmental savings measures ($2.3 million).

Income


• reduced income for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($26.3 million)

• the abolition of the Save the River Murray levy ($24.9 million)

• once-off income in 2014–15 relating to the sale of water for the South Australian River Murray Sustainability program ($8.4 million).


The $36.4 million decrease in net assets is primarily due to:

• a reduction in cash primarily resulting from significant carryovers of externally funded programs in 2015–16 ($27.7 million)

• a reduction in physical assets, much of which relates to a reduction in land and improvements ($4.8 million)

• an increase in employee related liabilities ($3.5 million).


The movements in operating cash outflows and inflows are consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.

The $13.6 million decrease in investing cash outflows is primarily due to reduced expenditure for:

• the Riverine Recovery program ($9.3 million)

• Patawalonga Lake System Repairs and Upgrade project ($1.1 million)



• the Heysen Trail Realignment and Further Development project ($1.1 million)

• Belair National Park Facilities Upgrade project ($0.9 million)

• Seal Bay Conservation Park Facilities Upgrade project ($0.8 million).


Expenses

The $3.4 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to reduced grant payments to NRM Boards relating to the National Landcare Programme ($3.4 million).

Income

The $4.9 million decrease in income is primarily due to reduced income relating to Commonwealth Government National Landcare funding ($3.4 million).


The $4.2 million decrease in net assets is primarily due to reduced land holdings due to continued land sales in 2015–16.


The movement in cash outflows and inflows are consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.

The $1.7 million increase in investing cash inflows is due to increased sales of surplus Crown land ($1.7 million).





Additional information for administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Statement of cash flows

2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 132 131 120 118 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 15 15 15 12 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 20 20 20 37 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowances .......................................................... 301 295 295 296 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board 17 17 17 ―

Payments for supplies and services Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 886 1 197 585 402 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 106 103 103 84 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 1 505 1 461 1 461 1 721 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 320 173 ― 395 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 432 418 428 544 Pastoral Board .................................................................. 10 10 10 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board .. 1 763 1 719 1 719 2 585

Grants and transfers Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 655 655 655 771 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 403 393 393 335 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... ― ― ― 10 Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc ................................... 5 450 5 365 5 335 5 277 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... ― 688 ― 7 680 Adelaide City Council Parklands ....................................... 1 535 1 471 1 498 1 447 War concessions ............................................................... 8 8 8 ― NRM Fund — Grants ........................................................ 3 011 2 908 3 088 4 052 Natural Heritage Trust ....................................................... ― 356 ― 182 NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... ― ― ― 170 National Landcare Programme ......................................... 13 612 17 505 17 015 17 015 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 1 573 2 582 1 771 2 902 Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 ― 250 ― Stormwater Management Authority ................................... 4 995 4 873 4 873 4 754 NRM Fund — Water Levies .............................................. 13 109 12 764 11 972 14 613 NRM Fund — out-of-council land-based levies ................. 159 159 156 104 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................................ 2 237 2 182 2 182 2 128

Other Payments Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 4 786 2 981 1 700 7 537 Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 40 39 39 48 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... ― ― ― 8 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... ― ― ― 9



2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... ― ― ― 9 NRM Fund ........................................................................ ― ― ― 23 GST Paid .......................................................................... ― ― ― ― Qualco Sunlands — payments to Consolidated Account .. 250 ― 250 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 21 21 21 21


Cash inflows

Taxation NRM Fund — out-of-council land-based levies ................. 159 159 156 104 NRM Fund — water levies ................................................ 13 109 12 764 11 972 11 662

Grants and transfers receipts Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 120 425 123 119 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... ― 473 ― 17 National Landcare Programme ......................................... 13 612 17 015 17 015 17,178 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... ― ― ― 613 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board 2 239 3 746 2 184 2 128

Fees, fines and penalties Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 1 509 1 465 1 465 1 444 Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 160 175 146 208 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 21 20 20 24 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 715 693 693 417 NRM Fund ........................................................................ ― ― ― 1 877 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― ― 3

Sales of goods and services Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 1 009 1 034 929 1 012 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 10 131 131 312 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ― ― ― 549

GST received South Eastern Water Conservation Drainage Board ......... ― ― ― 337

Interest received Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 90 90 121 93 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 43 43 43 19 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 200 200 200 151 NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... ― ― ― 1 NRM Fund ........................................................................ ― ― ― 120 National Landcare Programme ......................................... ― ― ― 21

Other receipts Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 263 13 10 24 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... ― ― ― ― Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 ― 250 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ― ― ― 87




2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

State government

Appropriation Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 503 491 491 522 Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc ................................... 5 450 5 365 5 335 5 277 Adelaide City Council parklands ....................................... 1 535 1 471 1 498 1 447 War concessions ............................................................... 8 8 8 8 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowance ........................................................... 301 295 295 289 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... ― 688 ― 15 360 NRM Fund — grants ........................................................ 3 011 2 908 3 088 3 990 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 1 080 1 054 1 174 1 031 Pastoral Board .................................................................. 14 14 14 14 Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 ― 250 250 Stormwater Management Authority Grant ......................... 4 995 4 873 4 873 4 754 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 2 237 2 182 2 182 2 128




Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment Pastoral Board .................................................................. 4 4 4 ― Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... ― ― ― 831 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 438 1 989 427 446

Cash used in investing activities 442 1 993 431 1 277

Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 5 106 3 425 2 444 17 316 Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... ― ― ― 6


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities 4 664 1 432 2 013 16 045


Cash inflows

Proceeds from restructuring activities ― ― ― ―

Cash generated from financing activities ― ― ― ―

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -44 -1 282 700 14 346

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 31 431 32 713 13 756 18 367



2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Estimated


2013–14 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000






Accounting standards

The financial statements included in the 2015–16 Agency Statements are special purpose financial statements.

Estimates in these financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with:

• Australian Accounting Standards, except where these notes indicate otherwise

• accounting policies expected to be used in preparing historically orientated general purpose financial statements for that year, and the same accounting policies have been used for the subsequent forecast years (forward estimates).

Reporting entities

The financial statements include all estimated assets, liabilities, incomes and expenses of individual agencies.

Consistent with Australian Accounting Standards, estimated transactions and balances that are controlled are budgeted for, and reported on, separately to estimated transactions and balances which are administered but not controlled by the agency.

Activities that are ‘controlled’ are those where the agency delivers services and governs the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from these activities and assets in the pursuit of its objectives.

Generally, activities that are ‘administered’ are those where the agency provides a service or function on behalf of the Minister and has no discretion to alter the resources provided or determine how they are spent.

Basis of accounting and measurement

The estimated financial statements include a statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and a statement of cash flows.

The format of these estimated financial statements is consistent with the model financial statements (prepared by the Department of Treasury and Finance for statutory reporting requirements) and is consistent with the requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows.

The accrual basis of accounting has been applied in the preparation of the estimated financial statements whereby estimated assets, liabilities, equity, incomes and expenses are recognised in the reporting period to which they relate, regardless of when cash is received or paid.

Assets Most government assets are valued at their written-down current cost. Otherwise agencies adopt one of the following measurement bases:


• fair value — is the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at measurement date.

• market value — amount that uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets.

• current cost — amount that would be required currently to replace the service capacity of an asset.

All non-current tangible assets, with a cost of acquisition greater than $1.0 million and a useful life of more than three years, are required to be valued at fair value unless excluded from the scope of Australian Accounting Standard AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment and/or an alternative valuation is specified by another accounting standard.

All intangible assets are measured at cost.

Depreciation and amortisation

All non-current assets having limited useful lives are systematically depreciated/amortised over their useful lives in a manner that reflects the consumption of their service potential. The most common method used for calculating depreciation expense is the straight line method.

Certain heritage assets have very long and indeterminate useful lives. Their service potential has not, in any material sense, been consumed during the reporting period. As such, no amount for depreciation has been recognised in respect of those assets.

Assets acquired under finance leases are amortised over the period during which the government is expected to benefit from use of the leased asset.

Employee benefits Employee benefits (including salaries and wages, annual leave, long service leave, skills and experience retention leave, sick leave and superannuation benefits) reflect those benefits accrued as a result of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.

Short-term employee benefits (expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the reporting period in which the employee rendered the services) are measured at a nominal amount based on the remuneration rates an agency expects to pay. Examples of short-term employee benefits include salaries and wages and annual leave.

Long-term employee benefits (other than short-term) are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. An example of a long-term employee benefit is long service leave.

Sick leave

For the majority of agencies, no liability will be recognised for sick leave.

There is no liability for non-vesting sick leave (a non-vesting entitlement is that which does not constitute a legal obligation of the employing agency until a valid claim is made by an employee or an event has occurred) if, on average, sick leave taken is less than total entitlements accruing.

Vesting sick leave entitlements are rare for state government employees. Superannuation

For most state government controlled agencies, the Treasurer assumes the accrued superannuation liability in return for periodic payments from agencies. Therefore, unless there are contributions due but not yet paid at the reporting date, there is no superannuation liability recorded for the agency.

Accounting Standards


Two types of superannuation plans are in operation currently in the public sector: defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. In a defined benefit plan, a member’s entitlement is determined by reference to a formula based on years of membership and/or salary levels. In a defined contribution plan, a member’s entitlement is determined by reference to accumulated contributions made to the plan together with investment earnings thereon.

Under existing arrangements, the Treasurer is liable for any net deficiency in assets for the defined benefits plans. Deficits in defined benefit superannuation plans are recognised as liabilities in the statement of financial position for the Treasurer. The deficits are measured as the excess of employees’ accrued benefits resulting from services up to the reporting date over the fair value of the plan’s assets as at the reporting date.

Income recognition

Wherever possible, income is recognised when the transaction or event giving rise to the income occurs. As a result, all items of income are normally reported in the statement of comprehensive income when an agency obtains control over the respective amounts. In circumstances where it is not possible to determine objectively when control over the asset passes to the agency, the amounts are recognised upon receipt.

Appropriation

The investment program requirements for agencies included in the agency statements may be funded through operating appropriation, operating receipts, the proceeds of asset sales, grants and through Commonwealth payments. Where the investment requirements of an agency are not funded from these sources, the state government funding of an agency’s investment program will generally be treated as an equity contribution from the government, as representative owner. These contributions are treated as contributions to equity rather than income in an agency.

Funds appropriated, but not required to meet current year cash outflows will be deposited with the Treasurer and will show as an asset in the agency’s statement of financial position.

Cash alignment policy

Where agencies have returned excess cash held to the Treasurer in accordance with the cash alignment policy, the payment is generally recorded as a ‘payment to government’ in the statement of comprehensive income. Some agencies have elected to repay debt or return contributed capital with excess cash balances. These transactions will be reflected in the statement of financial position.

Rounding

All estimated amounts in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Due to rounding, there may be instances where estimated financial statements and tables do not add correctly.

Accounting Standards



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Documents

2015 –16 STATE BUDGET › __data › assets › pdf... · The 2015−16 Agency Statements outline financial and non-financial information about the services each agency provides